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Congressman Mark Amodei released a formal statement citing the public record of his attendance at a House Appropriations Committee markup on September 9th. He challenged accusers to view the video recordings and roll call votes that place him in Washington D.C. Jones emphasizes that "facts are stubborn things" and that the congressional record cannot be easily dismissed.
Matt Gaetz, House Budget and Debt Crisis
Representative Matt Gaetz reiterates that the House has been "paralyzed" for decades by a refusal to pass regular budgets, opting instead for continuing resolutions and omnibus bills. He argues that Kevin McCarthy's failure to adhere to the January agreement necessitated his removal. Gaetz suggests that the next Speaker must commit to a transparent appropriations process to address the $2.2 trillion annual deficit.
Term Limits, Balanced Budget, Single-Issue Bills
GOP holdouts are pushing for votes on term limits, a balanced budget, and a "Fair Tax Act" as part of the Speaker negotiations. They also demand a minimum of 72 hours to read bills and a requirement for single-issue appropriations to prevent massive omnibus spending. Representative Dan Crenshaw is criticized for his vocal support of the existing establishment structure.
