From his negligence in response to the Porter Ranch Gas Leak to transparency and ethics issues to his misuse of taxpayer money, vulnerable Congressman Steve Knight continues to fail the people of California’s 25th District. Now Knight is about to join his Republican colleagues as they fail to propose and pass a budget, which Knight said was one of Congress’ most important duties.
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Steve Knight: “Passing a responsible budget is one of the most important jobs the President and Congress have. […] Hard decisions will have to be made, but my Republicans colleagues and I in Congress are committed to putting our country on a sustainable fiscal path […] we will have to rely on congressional leaders to get serious about finding ways to reduce spending…”
CHASERS:
Associated Press: GOP House under Speaker Ryan set to blow budget deadline
POLITICO: The GOP’s budget fail
The Hill: House GOP likely to miss budget deadline
“Vulnerable Congressman Steve Knight continues to fail his constituents – this time by missing the budget deadline even though he said it was one of his most important jobs. Enough is enough, the 25th District deserves responsible representation,” said Barb Solish of the DCCC