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REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

ON SPECIAL SESSION BUDGET VOTE

SANTA FE – Following the late night floor vote of House Bill 2, the budget bill, House Republican Leadership issued the following statement:

“Going into the wee hours of the morning, the House of Representatives finally voted on a budget. Some will say that this budget is balanced, but it is not,” commented Representative Tom Taylor, House Republican Leader. “We started off the session with the budget having a $230 million deficit and still have a budget with a $230 million deficit even after the vote early this morning. Clearly some folks are not interested in truly solving our budget problems.”

“House Republicans introduced a series of amendments that came to a total of over $350 million plus in budget savings to the state of New Mexico, with no negative impact to education,” said Representative Keith Gardner, House Republican Whip. “Unfortunately many members of the House are more interested in massive government spending and balancing the budget on the backs of hard working New Mexicans instead of real solutions to our budget problems. Massive overspending is what got us into this problem in the first place, and we continue to do so with this budget.”

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January 19, 2010                                                                             (505) 216-6342

House Republican Leadership Comments on the State of the State Address

Santa Fe – Today in response to Gov. Richardson’s State of the State address, the House Republican leaders offered the following statements.

 “It is easy to have a number of real and perceived improvements in the state of New Mexico when your expenditures are greater than your revenues,” said House Republican Leader Tom Taylor (San Juan).  “In previous years even in the face of obvious declining revenues, there was little action. This year can be the one to change that pattern.”

 “Let’s remember that our state’s budget is not in bad shape because of economy, it is in bad shape because of reckless overspending.  By making smart choices and exercising proper restraint we can put our state’s budget back on track,” said House Republican Whip Keith Gardner (Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt).

 “In tallying the list of priorities: a balanced budget, justice system reform, education improvement, it is clear that never have there been better opportunities for bi-partisan cooperation,” said House Republican Caucus Leader Anna Crook (Curry).

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January 18, 2010                                                                                                (505) 216-6342

                                                                          *** Media Availability *** 
                                                           New Mexico House Republican Leadership


WHAT: House Republican Leader Tom Taylor (San Juan), House Republican Whip Keith Gardner (Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt), and House Republican Caucus Leader Anna Crook (Curry) will offer comment regarding Gov. Richardson’s State of the State address and highlight their plans for the 49th New Mexico Legislative Session.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - Immediately following Gov. Richardson’s address

WHERE: Republican House Leadership Office, Room 125, The Roundhouse

DETAILS: All electronic, print, radio, and TV media are welcome to attend. No advance notice is necessary. 


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