John Rutherford tweeted the following:
"Despite its name, the $700 BILLION spending bill that passed the House today raises costs for everyone, doubles the size of the IRS & designates $250 billion to implement the Green New Deal, all while providing handouts to the wealthy. I spoke in opposition against this bill"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from John Rutherford:
"Proxy voting degrades the legislative process. As a matter of principle, I have never voted by proxy nor ever assisted another member in voting by proxy. All members of Congress should be required to come back to DC in order to discuss, debate, amend and vote upon this bill." on Aug. 11Read on Twitter
"Tomorrow, the House will consider a $700 billion bill that would raise taxes, expand the IRS & increase energy costs. Over 1/3 of Congress has decided not to be present for this vote. Americans deserve leaders who show up to debate policies affecting them. foxnews.com/politics/nearl" on Aug. 11Read on Twitter
"July's jobs report shows wages plateauing well-below current inflation rates. Americans face outrageous gas prices & tightening budgets. Yet, Democrats are pushing legislation that will make inflation worse for hard-working, middle-class Americans. nationalreview.com/corner/july-jo" on Aug. 9Read on Twitter