WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Lisa
Murkowski today released the following statement regarding the series of four
budget votes, including her vote in favor of Senator Pat Toomey’s (R-PA)
proposal:
“I share the views of Alaskans
that inaction on the budget is no longer an option. After reviewing the
available proposals, I concluded Senator Toomey’s proposal was the best
starting point to begin addressing the nation’s deepening deficit from the
spending side, and a step forward in negotiating the debt ceiling
increase. Where entitlements are concerned, I believe my Medicare Patient
Empowerment Act is a small reform that improves patient access, but is just
part of the solution as we tackle Medicare reform.
“What also stood out to me today
was what we didn’t vote on – any type of solution put forward by my Senate
colleagues across the aisle. It’s reckless that as the country falls
deeper into debt they haven’t submitted a budget of their own in over two
years.”
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