Congressman Denny Rehberg

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today released the following statement after his vote against the Pelosi-Obey Stimulus Package that passed in the House of Representatives.  He had voted against an earlier version of the bill in the House Appropriations Committee.

“Montanans know the economy is struggling, and they expect reasonable assistance from the federal government that had a hand in creating this crisis.  But my phones have been ringing off the hook with people telling me ten-to-one to vote against this ‘so-called’ stimulus.  Montanans recognize that this isn’t an economic stimulus so much as it’s a massive expansion of government.  Congress must work together as President Obama has asked, and there are workable solutions we can bring to the table.  We need immediate tax relief for working families, help for Montana’s small businesses, assistance for the unemployed and policies that will stabilize home values.”

Photo: Rehberg Takes Constituent Calls on Stimulus Legislation