WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke out against the fact that tomorrow marks the 1,000th day since Senate Democrats have last offered a budget plan.

“1,000 days without a budget – and 1,000 reasons the American people want better leadership in Washington.  

“Passing a budget is one of our most basic and important responsibilities.  Under Democratic leadership, the Senate has now gone almost three years without presenting the American people with a budget.  This is unacceptable and irresponsible.  Meanwhile, Washington has spent $9.4 trillion and added $4.1 trillion in gross federal debt. 

“Until Democrats in the Senate pass a responsible budget, Washington will never learn to live within its means.  American families and job creators deserve better.  They need a blueprint of how Washington intends to spend their hard earned tax dollars.

“It’s time for the Democrat-led Senate to lead.  We need a budget that cuts spending, shrinks Washington and delivers certainty to America’s job creators.”

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