Graham: If Democrats Think “Medicare for All” Is So Great, Why Not Vote On It?
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today participated in a hearing Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) called to discuss the budgetary effects of his “Medicare for All” proposal. GRAHAM: “Medicare for All really becomes Medicare for Nobody over time.” https://youtu.be/8Yb5MC3eGC4?t=174 GRAHAM: “You have control of the Senate floor. I welcome a […]
Correct the Record: “Medicare for All” Means Medicare for None
WASHINGTON – Democrats have consolidated power in Washington and the world is on fire. Instead of taking responsibility for their poor policy choices, Democrats are intent on spending more and saving less. This latest push from liberal Democrats on so-called “Medicare for All” would mean the end of private health insurance, higher taxes and delays […]
Graham on Record High Inflation
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on inflation hitting 8.5 percent in March. “Just when you think it can’t get worse, it does. Biden inflation is at record levels and Americans are suffering. Fuel prices are up. Prices at the grocery store have skyrocketed. The price of just […]
Graham on the Biden Budget: More Spending, More Taxes, More Debt
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today gave an opening statement and questioned Director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young on President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. On The Inadequate Biden Defense Budget: GRAHAM: “The budget regarding the defense needs of this country is woefully […]
President Biden’s FY23 Budget Fast Facts
WASHINGTON – On March 28, 2022, President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request. The Biden Budget is more of the same: “Shell games and budget gimmicks” to hide the fact that his plans are costly, unpopular and unrealistic. FAST FACTS on the FY 23 Biden Budget: The Biden Budget is not serious […]
Graham Questions OMB Nominees During Senate Budget Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today questioned nominees to be Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young and Nani Coloretti. GRAHAM: “When do you expect that we will get the next [Presidential] budget?” SHALANDA YOUNG: “As you know Senator the […]
Statement from Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Graham
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued a statement after U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) announced his decision not to support the Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend bill, citing recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). “I very much appreciate Senator Manchin’s decision not to […]
Graham: Democrats Misleading American People on True Cost of Reckless Tax and Spend Bill
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today held a press conference with House Budget Committee Ranking Member Jason Smith (R-Missouri) to discuss the Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend bill. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed the true cost of the bill is $4.9 trillion, and it adds $3 trillion in […]
In Case You Missed It: “‘Fully Paid For’ Is the Lie of the Year”
WASHINGTON – While the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats continue to haggle over the size of their Reckless Tax and Spend bill, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) told Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) that without budget gimmicks, the legislation costs $4.9 trillion and adds $3 trillion in new debt. The Wall […]
Graham: Build Back Better Will Be Death Blow To Our Economy
WASHINGTON – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today held a press conference to discuss the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) ten-year analysis of certain provisions in the Democrats’ Reckless Tax and Spend bill. CBO confirmed the true cost of the bill is $4.9 trillion, and it adds $3 trillion in new debt. […]