Republicans want citizens to help slash spending

Tired of the run away spending in Washington? Concerned we are spending ourselves off a cliff?  Me too, that’s why I feature this weekly installment on YouCut,  an interactive way for YOU the taxpayer to get involved in the budget process.  YouCut allows you, the citizen, to cast an online vote to let your voice be heard by stopping the runaway spending in Washington.

Here's the latest letter  from Congressman Eric Cantor:

The policies put forward by President Obama and Speaker Pelosi over the last 20 months have caused the size and reach of the government to grow exponentially.

Since President Obama took office, the Federal civilian workforce has grown by approximately 188,000 new employees (this number even excludes temporary census workers) or about 15 percent. Meanwhile, the private sector has lost millions of jobs and the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent.

This week's winning YouCut item, supported by Rep. Lummis of Wyoming, would save the taxpayers $35 billion over the next ten years by reining in the growth of the federal workforce.

We need to cut spending immediately and we need to end the uncertainty that has paralyzed our nation's economy.

Click here to vote on the next five YouCut projects and we will bring the winning item to the floor for a vote.

Regards,

Eric Cantor
House Republican Whip

Vote on the items outlined below (the first one is a DOOZY!):

On September 23rd, 2010, Ilario committed himself to "A Pledge To America."  The content of that pledge is transcribed below and is also available on this website under the Issues menu link.

Urges Congressman McIntyre to sign on as well if the Congressman is really an ‘independent voice’ committed to working for what is best for the people of the 7th Congressional District

Wilmington, NC:  Ilario Pantano, Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District, announced today that he is endorsing the House Republicans’ newly released “A Pledge to America” and released the following statement today in support of the Pledge:

The latest op-ed at Townhall, written by Mike Adams, discusses Mike McIntyre's misrepresentation of Ilario's stated position on tax reform.  In a very succinct analysis of the latest public concerns surrounding McIntyre's false advertising (which has led him to yank his own ads), Adams calls McIntyre to account and then goes further into a call for action. 

Please read the entire article at Townhall.

SEP 21, 2010 STATEMENT ON VFW PAC ENDORSEMENTS:

With no replacement ads ready, 14 year incumbent goes dark.

Wilmington, NC:  According to news media reports over the weekend Congressman McIntyre pulled his latest attack ad on Ilario Pantano.  While the McIntyre campaign denied they quickly pulled the ad, there was apparently no replacement ad ready for some television stations.  WECT, the area’s largest political advertising station, is presently running no McIntyre advertising.

“Congressman McIntyre has badly tarnished his reputation with his untruthful negative advertising,” according to Andy Yates, Pantano campaign manager.  Yates went on to say, “The public response has been unyielding in their disgust with McIntyre’s tactics.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

IRAQ WAR VET RUNNING FOR CONGRESS IN WILMINGTON RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM PRO-TROOP PAC

MOTHER OF A FALLEN SAILOR AND FORMER NAVY SEAL ENDORSE PANTANO TODAY IN WILMINGTON

Wilmington, NC – The nation's largest pro-troop political organization, Move America Forward Freedom PAC, is endorsing United States Marine Corps officer Ilario Pantano for Congress.

MAF PAC spokespersons Debbie Lee, a Gold Star mom, and former Navy SEAL Benjamin Smith publicly gave Pantano the endorsement of MAFPAC over a radio interview today in Wilmington, North Carolina. MAFPAC focuses on candidates who will support the troops in Congress and pursue a strong anti-terrorism agenda, focusing on winning the war against Islamic extremism.

“In America we often hear the phrase ‘Freedom is not Free,’ but I take that personally ever since my son Marc gave his life serving his country.” said Debbie Lee, whose son was the first US Navy SEAL to be killed in the war in Iraq. “We need people in Congress who are willing to stand behind our troops to make sure they are taken care of and have everything they need to successfully complete their mission.”

“While Illario Pantano actively defended our country as Marine in the Iraq war, his opponent Mike McIntyre voted against the surge that eventually allowed our troops to win that war. McIntyre also shamefully voted to give constitutional rights to terrorists, and he voted to make it harder for the CIA to get needed intelligence from the terrorists. I am so proud of Ilario’s service and honored to endorse him for Congress.  I encourage others to stand behind this brave warrior.” said Lee.

On March 29, 2010, WECT-TV reported that North Carolina Democrat Mike McIntyre would support a repeal of ObamaCare:

“U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) says he would favor repealing the entire health care bill that President Obama recently signed into law.  There is a group of Republican lawmakers who have talked about an effort to wipe out the health bill through repeal.” (Gavin Johnson, “McIntyre Supports Repeal Of Health Care Bill,” WECT-TV, 3/29/2010)

18 Republican Candidates Reach Top Level of Young Guns Program

Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that 18 new Republican candidates have reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the highest level of its three-tiered Young Guns program. With less than 50 days until the election, these new Young Guns are ready to turn the page on the out-of-touch Democrat majority’s failed economic agenda.

By Pamela Geller, Atlas Shrugs

Looking around at the smoldering ruins of the political landscape of this once-great nation, it is critical that we choose great Americans who are capable of taking back this great republic, cleaning out the rot and restoring America. Ilario Pantano is that. I love him. He is the right man at the right time. Unafraid, clear and principled. Good men running for government do exist.