The budget blueprint makes family issues a priority, and is closely modeled on President Bush s proposal. The measure passed on a vote of 222 to 205.
Republicans refuse to squander the surplus and remain committed to a balanced budget.
The Republican plan puts American families first by funding education priorities, strengthening Social Security, modernizing Medicare, providing prescription drug benefits, and bolstering national defense, said Rep. Pitts. The plan will also provide needed tax relief for working families. A decade ago it seemed impossible that the government could ever dig itself out of its financial hole. Now, thanks to a fiscally-responsible Republican Congress, we have a budget that is realistic and reasonable, holding the overall growth of spending to inflation, while increasing spending on important priorities that will ensure a better future for every American family, Rep. Pitts said.