Albio Sires: “the Democratic budget is receiving rave reviews from a broad variety of outside groups. Here are just some of the…”

“the Democratic budget is receiving rave reviews from a broad variety of outside groups. Here are just some of the examples of what Democrats are hearing. The American Legion praised our budget because it includes $3.3 billion more for veterans than the President's budget, making it the largest veterans increase in 77 years. In the letter, the American Legion writes: ``As a Nation at war, this funding will help cover the ongoing cost of war to care for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families.'' The American Academy of Pediatrics writes: ``This budget includes a significant commitment to infants, children, adolescents and young adults through its funding of SCHIP and Medicaid.'' And the watchdog group OMB Watch writes: ``We applaud its commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility by seeking to eliminate the Federal budget deficits by 2012, adopting the pay-as-you-go principle requiring that any new tax cuts and mandatory spending be paid for.'' Madam Speaker, the Democratic budget shows that we can fiscally be responsible while also meeting the critical needs of the American people. This budget deserves strong support.”