Here it is, folks, the response we've all waited for from Dian(n)e. Notice how she doesn't get to her commercial for quite a while, and once again notice how far apart the paragraphs are:
Dear Mr. Locke:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns about federal expenditures. I appreciate the time you took to write about this important issue, and I apologize for the delay in my response.
I believe that new government programs should be considered with their impact on the federal deficit in mind. I share your serious concern about our nation's increasing debt and the financial burden it will place on future generations. Our national debt is now over $12 trillion, which translates to roughly $40,000 owed by every American citizen.
Last year, a number of significant factors contributed to our federal budget deficit reaching a record $1.4 trillion. Legislation was enacted to stabilize financial markets, assist homeowners, and create jobs in an effort to stem the economic downturn. Due in part to the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program and $787 billion economic stimulus bill, the economy is beginning to show signs of recovery. However, additional measures may be necessary to create jobs and assist the unemployed, especially while the unemployment rate in California is over 12 percent.
As the economy begins to recover, Members of Congress must work together to improve our budgetary outlook by enacting more fiscally responsible policies. I am pleased that President Obama has signed an executive order to establish a bipartisan commission, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, to recommend policies for reducing deficits and ensuring the long-term solvency of entitlement programs. Congress must act to reduce budget deficits, while strengthening entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security going forward. Please know that I understand how strongly many Californians feel about the growth of federal expenditures, and I assure you that I am working in the Senate to reduce the federal deficit.
Again, thank you for writing. If you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841. Best regards.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
Further information about my position on issues of concern to California and the Nation are available at my website http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/. You can also receive electronic e-mail updates by subscribing to my e-mail list at http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ENewsletterSignup.Signup.
I'm surprised Dianne even admits how high the national debt has become. Uh, Ms. Feinstein, one thing not to be proud of, as you state you are, is the fact that the President has appointed a bipartisan commission to address the debt and the deficit. THAT is YOUR F'n JOB!!! You and the entire Congress are elected to control profligate spending and, by appointing a commission, your role is abdicated. Grow up, grow a pair, and grow a brain - - the debt is your fault and you can control it, instead of some idiotic commission, who will not doubt conclude that tax hikes are in order, and you'll say, "Well, the bipartisan commission said to raise taxes, so I guess we'll just have to do that." STOP SPENDING, Ms. BlindStein, it's obvious as hell to everyone, except you and the democrat lefties. Geum, glad to hear you survived the earthquake OK!
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