Why I voted against the debt bill

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Wednesday August 03, 2011 · 7:11 AM PDT

2011/08/03 · 07:11

Washington has been consumed with a protracted and distracting debate that tied the need to raise the Nation's debt limit to budget cuts. All reasonable people know that default was not an option. The failure of the country to pay its bills would have a catastrophic effect on the economy and on the lives of all Americans for years to come. This was a debate we shouldn't have been having. Every day and every hour that was spent in this battle was time that wasn't devoted to job creation or economic growth.

I voted against the deal that was made to end the crisis that paralyzed Congress and threatened the economy. A default had to be avoided, but this was not the best way to do it. First and foremost, the plan does nothing to create a single job and does nothing to aid the ailing economy. In fact, it could cause both immediate and long-term harm to the country's economic well being and to our ability to pursue economic opportunities.

In addition, I believe the deal will put vital programs and services at risk of harmful cuts. Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid could be put on the chopping block, along with an array of government services that are needed now more than ever. With a depressed economy making it hard for people to make ends meet, we should not be cutting college loans, unemployment funding, child care, housing or health care.

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Friday September 24, 2010 · 12:39 PM PDT

2010/09/24 · 12:39

It’s been a little over 24 hours since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act went into effect. Now, we have real reform that lowers costs, holds insurance companies accountable and guarantees more choice for consumers. Together, we fought against and beat back powerful special interests and partisan extremists to deliver real results and meaningful reform for Central Jersey's middle-class families. Not only were we able to ensure that this reform would be deficit neutral, it will even lower the debt by slowing the growth rate of health care costs. And this was all done in an effort to bring about better, more-accessible, high-quality health care for all.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Tuesday July 27, 2010 · 12:48 PM PDT

2010/07/27 · 12:48

It’s been a busy 100 days for us in Congress. From reigning in Wall Street excesses with comprehensive financial regulation reform to protecting and creating American jobs, we are working hard to fulfill the mandate given to President Obama and Congressional Democrats back in November of 2008. But the next 100 days promise to be even busier.

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Friday June 18, 2010 · 6:05 AM PDT

2010/06/18 · 06:05

A rogue corporation’s negligence and greed leads to an industrial disaster, exposing their utter disdain for the rule of law, for the environment and for the people whose livelihoods – and lives – are destroyed by their actions. The story is all too familiar, but I’m not referring to BP and their operations in the Gulf Coast.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Wednesday June 09, 2010 · 7:57 AM PDT

2010/06/09 · 07:57

With yesterday’s primary election in the books, the journey to November’s general election starts right now.

While we still don’t know who our opponent will be, we do know she will either be a self-funding billionaire or the darling of the tea party. We also know that, no matter what, we will be facing a well-funded right-wing assault seeking to turn back the clock to the Bush/Cheney policies that have caused so many problems for our state and nation.

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Wednesday May 19, 2010 · 8:17 AM PDT

2010/05/19 · 08:17

Earlier this week, I joined with small business owners and consumer advocates in Red Bank’s vibrant downtown to rally support for passage of a comprehensive reform package that will put the interests of Main Street before those of Wall Street.

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Thursday May 06, 2010 · 1:31 PM PDT

2010/05/06 · 13:31

There are only 180 days between now and Election Day. And we’re going to have to fight tooth and nail to beat back those seeking to bring about a 180 degree reversal from the progress we’ve been making.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Thursday April 22, 2010 · 8:39 AM PDT

2010/04/22 · 08:39

Earth Day is a time for us all to come together and celebrate the great beauty of our planet. This is also a day to remember how fragile our environment is and to think about how we can fight back against growing threats and pollution.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Thursday April 01, 2010 · 10:22 AM PDT

2010/04/01 · 10:22

Going back to my time as a Long Branch City Councilman, I've always believed it was important to give my constituents a direct line to communicate their questions, concerns, and thoughts. Technology is revolutionizing how we interact, and as the Congressman for New Jersey's 6th District, I want to use these new tools to hear directly from you.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Thursday March 04, 2010 · 12:28 PM PST

2010/03/04 · 12:28

It sometimes feels like a political eternity has gone by since President Obama was sworn-in with a Democratic Congress last January. After sweeping into office with the most electoral votes since L.B.J in 1964, our country was poised to turn the page on the failed policies of the past. A little over a year later, we have made a lot of progress and realized important achievements on issues long neglected by the Republicans.

Congressman Frank Pallone

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Friday February 19, 2010 · 6:36 AM PST

2010/02/19 · 06:36

On Wednesday I headed over to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick to take part in a discussion with doctors, hospital administrators, and consumer groups about repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act – a law giving health insurers anti-trust exemptions.

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Wednesday December 23, 2009 · 2:50 PM PST

2009/12/23 · 14:50

Cross Posted on Blue Jersey

I want to thank everyone who took part in my first Twitter Town Hall – I had a great time doing it and I’m looking forward to coming back again to answer questions on different issues. Congress is truly making history by reforming the health care system. Seven presidents tried – none were successful. We are now on the verge of sending President Obama reforms that will lower premiums, increase competition, and increase access to near universal levels.

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