Email from Congressman Michael McCaul 4-17-09

April 17, 2009

Dear Friends,

This week, millions of hard-working Americans filed their taxes and joined together to protest our nation’s tax burden, a reminder of just how much of their hard-earned money goes to Washington.

During these challenging economic times, our nation’s families and small businesses are struggling to make ends meet. As a result, Americans are paying higher taxes to offset out-of-control government spending. The American people know we can’t spend and tax our way back to a growing economy.

In order to create and maintain long-term economic growth, Congress must put politics aside and protect the American taxpayer.

I continue to support a budget that provides $1.2 trillion in tax relief. It also includes provisions to end bailouts, reduce non-defense discretionary spending, and tackle health entitlements, reducing the national debt by more than $6 trillion.

BORDER SECURITY

When I return to Washington next week I will be introducing legislation to increase funding and resources to secure the border, combat violence from Mexican drug cartels, and better enforce existing immigration laws.  I will be touring a part of the border early next week to get a first-hand account of the situation.

DISTRICT EVENTS

I’m going back to Washington energized by so many people who participated in events across the country and in the 10^th District this week.  Together we are sending a resounding message to the Obama administration that we will not tolerate record spending, debt and higher taxes. 

IN THE NEWS

Austin American-Statesman

http://www.statesman.com/search/content/news/stories/local/04/16/0416teaparties.html

Katy Times

http://www.katytimes.com/articles/2009/04/16/news/doc49e4e9b47353b860920458.txt

Banner Press

http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2009/04/15/news/news01.txt

Tomball Potpourri http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/04/15/tomball_magnolia_potpourri/news/po_as_mccaul_tea_party_4_22.txt

Sealy News

http://www.sealynews.com/articles/2009/04/17/news/news01.txt

See VIDEO from this week’s district events at

http://www.youtube.com/michaeltmccaul

It’s been great to see many of you across the district the last couple weeks.

With best regards,

Michael T. McCaul

Member of Congress

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