My campaign released this press release earlier today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2008Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
Bobby Saxon calls on Congressman to refund taxpayer money
ATHENS, GA – Bobby Saxon, Democratic nominee for the Georgia 10th Congressional District, calls on Congressman Paul Broun, Jr. to refund taxpayer money he wastefully spent on self promoting mailers."I am shocked and dismayed with today’s news that Congressman Broun would be so careless with taxpayer money. He has regularly voted against the interests of hardworking Georgia families; voting against critical programs for needy children, benefits for veterans, and against stronger law enforcement for child pornography, all the while spending our tax dollars promoting his name,” Saxon said.
“Today I call on Paul Broun, Jr. to refund the $562,000 of hard earned taxpayer money that he spent on shameless self promotion. Congressman Broun's hypocritical position on government spending illustrates the need for true positive change in the 10th District. If elected, unlike Congressman Broun, I will provide the responsible leadership this district deserves."
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit http://www.bobbysaxon.com/ for more information.
Recent Press Releases:
Aug 1 - Responsible Bridge Building
July 30 - The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility.
July 23 - Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly.
July 21 - Bobby Saxon offers responsible alternative in GA-10.
July 16 - Bobby Saxon ready to win in November.
Showing posts with label Fiscal Responsibility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiscal Responsibility. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Responsible Bridge Building
My campaign released this press release earlier today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
Responsible Bridge Building
ATHENS, GA - Bobby Saxon, Democratic nominee for the Georgia 10th Congressional District, today released a statement in response to Congressman Paul Broun, Jr.'s vote against The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. This bill was written in response to the catastrophic bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota that occurred one year ago today and killed thirteen people.
"I am disappointed that Congressman Broun continues to care more about his personal agenda than he does the citizens of the 10th District,” Bobby said. "Our highways are one of the most visible and important parts of our state and national infrastructure. Bridges are a key link in that infrastructure and we must ensure they are safe for travel. We must put a priority on the safety of our citizens and the proper maintenance of the roads that we all travel.
“Mr. Broun’s vote against the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act potentially endangered the lives of our most precious resource, our citizens. Fortunately, responsible leadership prevailed and the bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 367-55. 87% of the Congressional delegation voted in favor of safety for their constituents as I would have had I been the Congressman for the 10th District.
“I urge Congressman Broun to thoroughly review spending bills before rejecting them outright. Fiscal responsibility requires a common sense approach that never trumps safety for our citizens. When I am Congressman, I will make fiscally responsible choices that prioritize the safety of my constituents.”
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit www.BobbySaxon.com for more information.
Recent Press Releases:
July 30 - The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility.
July 23 - Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly.
July 21 - Bobby Saxon offers responsible alternative in GA-10.
July 16 - Bobby Saxon ready to win in November.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
Responsible Bridge Building
ATHENS, GA - Bobby Saxon, Democratic nominee for the Georgia 10th Congressional District, today released a statement in response to Congressman Paul Broun, Jr.'s vote against The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. This bill was written in response to the catastrophic bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota that occurred one year ago today and killed thirteen people.
"I am disappointed that Congressman Broun continues to care more about his personal agenda than he does the citizens of the 10th District,” Bobby said. "Our highways are one of the most visible and important parts of our state and national infrastructure. Bridges are a key link in that infrastructure and we must ensure they are safe for travel. We must put a priority on the safety of our citizens and the proper maintenance of the roads that we all travel.
“Mr. Broun’s vote against the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act potentially endangered the lives of our most precious resource, our citizens. Fortunately, responsible leadership prevailed and the bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 367-55. 87% of the Congressional delegation voted in favor of safety for their constituents as I would have had I been the Congressman for the 10th District.
“I urge Congressman Broun to thoroughly review spending bills before rejecting them outright. Fiscal responsibility requires a common sense approach that never trumps safety for our citizens. When I am Congressman, I will make fiscally responsible choices that prioritize the safety of my constituents.”
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit www.BobbySaxon.com for more information.
Recent Press Releases:
July 30 - The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility.
July 23 - Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly.
July 21 - Bobby Saxon offers responsible alternative in GA-10.
July 16 - Bobby Saxon ready to win in November.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility
My campaign released this press release earlier today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility
ATHENS, GA - Yesterday, TheHill.com broke the news that Congressman Paul Broun Jr.’s chief of staff has left in the face of mounting controversy surrounding Broun’s budget crisis. Bobby Saxon, candidate for Congress in the 10th District, voiced his concern about the resignation.
“This news is disturbing,” said Saxon. “We already knew that Congressman Broun’s office was in bad shape, but his chief of staff’s resignation shows that our district’s budget crisis won’t be going away anytime soon. Congressman Broun simply reached too deep into the taxpayer-funded cookie jar, and his constituents are going to pay the price. If Congressman Broun can no longer afford to pay his Washington staff, how can we expect him to serve the approximately 700,000 people that he represents?
“Congressman Broun preaches ‘fiscal responsibility,’ which has involved voting down crucial veteran and children’s programs. At the same time, however, he has no problem spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to fund his re-election campaign. His ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to governing is a double standard, and not the kind of thing that folks in this district need.
“When I’m representing the people of the 10th District, I’ll use taxpayer dollars wisely to make constituency services as easy and accessible as possible. I’ll never use their money recklessly, and I’ll certainly never use it to fund my re-election at the taxpayer’s expense.”
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit www.BobbySaxon.com for more information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
The good doctor needs a vaccination for fiscal irresponsibility
ATHENS, GA - Yesterday, TheHill.com broke the news that Congressman Paul Broun Jr.’s chief of staff has left in the face of mounting controversy surrounding Broun’s budget crisis. Bobby Saxon, candidate for Congress in the 10th District, voiced his concern about the resignation.
“This news is disturbing,” said Saxon. “We already knew that Congressman Broun’s office was in bad shape, but his chief of staff’s resignation shows that our district’s budget crisis won’t be going away anytime soon. Congressman Broun simply reached too deep into the taxpayer-funded cookie jar, and his constituents are going to pay the price. If Congressman Broun can no longer afford to pay his Washington staff, how can we expect him to serve the approximately 700,000 people that he represents?
“Congressman Broun preaches ‘fiscal responsibility,’ which has involved voting down crucial veteran and children’s programs. At the same time, however, he has no problem spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to fund his re-election campaign. His ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach to governing is a double standard, and not the kind of thing that folks in this district need.
“When I’m representing the people of the 10th District, I’ll use taxpayer dollars wisely to make constituency services as easy and accessible as possible. I’ll never use their money recklessly, and I’ll certainly never use it to fund my re-election at the taxpayer’s expense.”
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit www.BobbySaxon.com for more information.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly
My campaign released this press release earlier today.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly
ATHENS, GA – Bobby Saxon, Democratic nominee for the Georgia 10th Congressional District, today released a statement in response to allegations Congressman Paul Broun abused franking privileges and may face a budget deficit for his congressional office this year.
“In a time when Americans are suffering from $4 gas prices, a mortgage crisis, and the threat of collapsing banks, Georgians deserve a Congressman who will be fiscally responsible and will make the best use of taxpayer money,” said Bobby Saxon, Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Democratic nominee. “Congressman Broun’s inability to manage his Congressional office budget is an indication of his willingness to use taxpayer money for his personal gain. Georgians need a Congressman who will be responsible in the use of the privileges granted to him by the voters of this district.”
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Since Jan. 1, Broun has boosted his name recognition with constituents through 10 mailings using his congressional "franking" privilege, spending nearly half his overall $1.38 million overall annual budget on communications alone, Roll Call reported.”
Saxon said, “I have repeatedly said that I do not believe Mr. Broun’s previous personal financial problems are a relevant issue in this election, however, this story does raise serious questions about his ability to properly manage taxpayer money. It concerns me deeply that Mr. Broun’s claim of fiscal responsibility negatively impacts needy children and military veterans, but does not apply to his insatiable desire to be re-elected at all costs. The citizens of this district deserve a Congressman that will put their needs before his personal agenda.”
Visit http://www.bobbysaxon.com/ for more information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2008
Contact: 706-549-2862, media@bobbysaxon.com
Saxon calls on his opponent to use taxpayer dollars responsibly
ATHENS, GA – Bobby Saxon, Democratic nominee for the Georgia 10th Congressional District, today released a statement in response to allegations Congressman Paul Broun abused franking privileges and may face a budget deficit for his congressional office this year.
“In a time when Americans are suffering from $4 gas prices, a mortgage crisis, and the threat of collapsing banks, Georgians deserve a Congressman who will be fiscally responsible and will make the best use of taxpayer money,” said Bobby Saxon, Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Democratic nominee. “Congressman Broun’s inability to manage his Congressional office budget is an indication of his willingness to use taxpayer money for his personal gain. Georgians need a Congressman who will be responsible in the use of the privileges granted to him by the voters of this district.”
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Since Jan. 1, Broun has boosted his name recognition with constituents through 10 mailings using his congressional "franking" privilege, spending nearly half his overall $1.38 million overall annual budget on communications alone, Roll Call reported.”
Saxon said, “I have repeatedly said that I do not believe Mr. Broun’s previous personal financial problems are a relevant issue in this election, however, this story does raise serious questions about his ability to properly manage taxpayer money. It concerns me deeply that Mr. Broun’s claim of fiscal responsibility negatively impacts needy children and military veterans, but does not apply to his insatiable desire to be re-elected at all costs. The citizens of this district deserve a Congressman that will put their needs before his personal agenda.”
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and small business owner from Nicholson, Georgia. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a member of the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson, GA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2872 in Athens, GA.
Visit http://www.bobbysaxon.com/ for more information.
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