Blue Dogs to Call for Spending Cuts

Kratovil, Childers lead coalition efforts to limit federal
discretionary spending


Washington, DC – Today, members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, led by Representatives Frank Kratovil of Maryland and Travis Childers of Mississippi, announced their plans to introduce legislation that would require the federal government to cut non-security spending by nearly 6%, saving the American taxpayers over $400 billion. The proposal, which would reinstate caps on federal discretionary spending, is a key component of the Blue Dog Coalition for Fiscal Reform, a comprehensive plan to begin reducing the deficit, balance the budget and lay the groundwork for sound fiscal policies over the long term.

“Although cutting discretionary spending will no doubt mean making tough choices about where to tighten our belts, it is the common sense way to focus on today’s national priorities while preparing for the future,” said Representative Kratovil. “For too long we have allowed our national debt and deficit to spiral out of control. We must enact the policies necessary to rein in spending and build the foundation for a stronger, more stable economy.”