Tom Udall: “as the national data continue to show how bad this Bush recession really is hurting the American people, the GOP…”

“as the national data continue to show how bad this Bush recession really is hurting the American people, the GOP majority has once again missed a golden opportunity to pass an economic growth plan that really helps working men and women, the very people who have suffered the most under this administration's unsound policies. Today, we have before us an irresponsible $550 billion Republican tax bill that is based on the President's goal of eliminating taxes on dividend income and continues the Republican mismanagement of our Nation's economy by recklessly borrowing from future generations to reward the wealthy. I support an alternative economic growth plan that creates over 1 million jobs, provides assistance to individuals, small businesses and States through a fair distribution of benefits without gimmicks, and makes investments in homeland security, infrastructure, and health care. I support a plan that provides for greater economic stability by committing to fiscal responsibility, preserving Social Security, and ensuring minimal long-term debt.”