Hypocrisy in Action: Republicans Support Sequester Despite Promises Made, Impact on their Constituents
February 28, 2013
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Hypocrisy in Action: Republicans Support Sequester Despite Promises Made, |
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| With less than 48 hours until devastating across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester take effect, many Republicans are still expressing their unwavering support for these cuts instead of working with Democrats to avert them. However, a closer look reveals that support for the sequester contradicts promises made to their constituents in their legislative priorities, and could have an impact on their districts. Here’s a look at how the sequester could affect the districts of the very Republicans cheering for it to happen:
Rep. Renee Ellmers (NC-2) Supports the Sequester: “I do believe it will start a very important process that will help our economy to start to grow.” [Washington Post, 2/25] Website Claims: “Congresswoman Ellmers knows that America is home to the finest universities in the world, but our elementary and secondary schools are in need of improvement.” Impact of the Sequester: “North Carolina will lose approximately $25.4 million in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 350 teacher and aide jobs at risk. In addition about 38,000 fewer students would be served and approximately 80 fewer schools would receive funding.” [White House Fact Sheet] |
Terrible that we have person who supposed to represent us in Washington and she does nothing. I am not sure she has the brains to do much either. We have to change this in 2014