[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 12, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H1754-H1755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               THE BUDGET

  (Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, as we are poised to go to war and 
as States like Oregon are drowning in deficits caused by the souring 
economy, we would think it would be more vital than ever to adopt a 
responsible budget, one at least that addresses reality.
  Unfortunately, the budget produced by the majority this year has huge 
tax cuts that do not stimulate the economy and would enact across-the-
board spending cuts, regardless of the value of the services: Schools, 
nursing homes, veterans health care, law enforcement, bridges, 
highways, ports, and that is just to name a few.
  While here in Washington these may be just functions in a budget, at 
home they represent our local economy, national defense, and public 
good. We should have the courage to face these tough decisions on a 
case-by-case basis

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and not shy away from our responsibility, a budget that addresses the 
needs of all Americans.

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