Historic Day in Washington: Republicans Commit to Constitutional Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility

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As the 112th Congress begins, Republican leaders are making bold commitments to constitutional leadership and fiscal responsibility. In a recent interview on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA), the new House Majority Leader, outlined the Republican agenda, which includes a renewed focus on the Constitution, significant spending cuts, and a commitment to limiting government.

Key Takeaways:

  • Republicans are committed to reading the Constitution on the House floor daily, as outlined in their Pledge to America, and will require members to explain the constitutional basis for any bill they submit.
  • The Republican agenda includes cutting spending by 5% and rolling back spending to 2008 levels, which will help reduce the nation's $14 trillion debt.
  • The House will vote weekly on bills to cut spending, and new rules will ensure that any new spending proposals are offset by cuts in other areas.
  • Republicans are committed to limiting government, cutting job-killing regulations, and growing the economy through private sector job growth.
  • In the event of a debt ceiling increase, Republicans plan to demonstrate their commitment to long-term change in the way government operates.
  • The House will vote on a repeal of the health care law in the coming weeks, and Republicans will work to chip away at the law through regulatory and legislative means.

Statistics:

  • The House will read the Constitution on the floor daily, providing a foundation for constitutional leadership.
  • The Republican agenda includes cutting spending by 5% and rolling back spending to 2008 levels, which will help reduce the nation's $14 trillion debt.
  • The House will vote weekly on bills to cut spending, with a focus on reducing the deficit.
  • The national debt stands at $14 trillion, and the Republican agenda aims to reduce it through fiscal responsibility.
  • The House is expected to vote on a repeal of the health care law in the coming weeks.

Sources:

  • "[Transcript of Eric Cantor on Hannity]" by Federal News Service, January 5, 2011.