Gerlach Explains 'Aye' Vote on Fiscal Cliff Deal
The congressmen representing Phoenixville in Washington D.C. was among 85 House Republicans to vote in favor of the legislation.
Congressman Jim Gerlach, who represents the Phoenixville area, was one of 85 House Republicans to vote in favor of legislation to avert the fiscal cliff on New Year's Day. House Speaker John Boehner also voted in favor of the bill, but 151 Republicans voted against it. Gerlach released a statement defending his vote Wednesday: "The choice came down to whether I would allow the President’s $4.6 trillion tax hike on every taxpayer to stand or act to repeal the tax increases for nearly all the families, small business owners and seniors in my district. An across-the-board tax hike would have meant fewer jobs and made our economy's climb out of this recession even steeper. The lower tax rates will now be permanent for approximately 99 percent …
Jane
9:19 am on Friday, January 4, 2013
Isn't it ironic that Congress does not know basic math? Do NOT compromise...CUT SPENDING...period!! more ›