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AFP-NM Urges Sen. Heinrich to Cut Spending, Support Rescission

Jun 19, 2018 by AFP

Senate should follow House in seizing opportunity to cut $15 billion in spending by passing President Trump’s rescission package

Albuquerque, N.M. – Following the House passage of H.R. 3, the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is now calling on Senator Martin Heinrich to support the measure that would save taxpayers about $15 billion in unspent funds from previous years.

In a continuation of AFP’s long-term “Stop Overspending” campaign, the organization announced today a new round of digital ads urging Senate Republicans and Democrats to support the White House’s rescission plan. AFP launched a similar effort earlier this month urging House members to support the measure.

 

View an example ad here

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AFP-NM State Director Burly Cain issued the following statement:

“Washington’s poor stewardship of taxpayer dollars demonstrates the utter absence of respect for New Mexican families forced to tighten their belts at home every day. Burdening future generations with an unsustainable debt that will lead to tax hikes and lower economic growth is a betrayal of taxpayers’ trust but is something Senator Heinrich can begin to correct by supporting common-sense spending cuts like rescission.”

While tax reform was a significant achievement for hard-working Americans, AFP has long-advocated the importance of pairing tax cuts with spending restraint to grow the economy and improve the lives of all Americans. Unchecked spending in Washington threatens to undermine economic growth.

The launch of AFP’s “Stop Overspending” campaign over Memorial Day recess included robust digital, direct-mail, print, and radio advertising in congressional districts across the country. President Trump’s $15.3 billion rescission plan proposed earlier this month presents an opportunity for lawmakers to demonstrate fiscal responsibility by supporting this modest attempt to undo some of the overspending damage.

 

BACKGROUND:

AFP Launches Major Campaign Against Wasteful Government Spending

Stop Overspending Campaign Urges House to Support Rescission

AFP Praises House for Passing Rescission Package

 

For further information or an interview, reach BURLY CAIN at RCain@afphq.org. 

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) exists to recruit, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of the policies and goals of a free society at the local, state, and federal level, helping every American live their dream – especially the least fortunate. AFP has more than 3.2 million activists across the nation, a local infrastructure that includes 36 state chapters, and has received financial support from more than 100,000 Americans in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org

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