Steve Pearce |
President Obama asked Congress to increase the debt limit without any debt reduction plan, a move opposed by 83% of those in Rep. Pearce’s district. According to the House Ways and Means Committee, “approximately 50 percent of small business income would be subjected to a tax increase” under the President’s plan.
Rep. Pearce has tirelessly sought feedback from constituents on the issue as he works in Washington. On Friday, he held a Facebook town hall, uploading video responses to his constituents’ questions. This week, he plans to hold a telephone town hall meeting. He has also interacted with constituents through surveys, newsletters, YouTube videos, email, and phone messages.
Pearce voted last week in support of “Cut, Cap, and Balance,” a plan which has passed the House with bipartisan support and includes long-term solutions to the nation’s debt crisis. He has also cosponsored legislation to prioritize Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security payments in the event the debt limit is reached.
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