Rand Paul: “I do not believe that we should pass any legislation that would…”

On the recordMay 20, 2009

I do not believe that we should pass any legislation that would de-incentivize States and localities from reigning in their bloated budgets.

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Republican · Kentucky

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Opposes legislation that may encourage fiscal irresponsibility in local governments.

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