Budget and Fiscal Responsibility

DelBene to return portion of her salary to match automatic spending cuts

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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced that she will return part of her pay this year as across-the-board cuts known as sequestration are currently being implemented. DelBene will return 8.2% of her monthly paycheck to the Treasury, reflecting the across-the-board federal budget cuts that took effect last month, which has also impacted Congressional office budgets.“As…

DelBene Statement on House Budget Vote

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the House Republican budget:“Families and businesses in Washington state want bipartisan, responsible solutions to our nation’s fiscal issues that will reduce the deficit and grow our economy.“My priorities in Congress are to strengthen the middle class, create jobs and build…