Demos' Budget Resolution Spells War Cry For GOP

Bill Flores accuses Edwards of choosing not to lead

When Congress closed up shop last week and walked out
without passing a budget bill, it marked the first time in
history that the nation's financial business was left up in
the air.

Here is what they did.

They passed a resolution calling for a limit to
discretionary spending of about $1.12 billion - about $7
billion less than President Obama's proposed budget and $3
billion less than the plan pushed forward by Senate
Democrats.

The "budget enforcement resolution" also sets as a goal the
task of cutting deficits to the point where revenues equal
all spending except for interest payments on the debt.

The measure passed by 215-210 and split the chamber along
party lines.

As a member of the House Budget Committee, Representative
Chet Edwards joined the general rush for the exit door and
the campaign trail looming beyond its threshold.

He has aroused the ire of the Republican National
Congressional Committee, which launched an ad campaign and a
website exposing the Representative's dealings in the
counting house.

Mr. Edwards' opponent, Bill Flores, a Republican "Young Gun"
chosen by the RNCC to lead the charge against a Democratic
majority, issued a strong statement of disagreement today.

He said, "Chet Edwards has decided to abdicate his
responsibilities as a Congressman, rather than show
leadership and pass a responsible budget that begins to
control deficit spending. Last year, Chet voted for a
budget that doubles the debt in five years and triples it in
ten and he knows it ahs been a disaster for our country.
This year he is ignoring his responsibility as a member of
the Budget Committee and choosing not to lead."