On Day 100, Senate and House Pass Obama Budget

April 29, 2009

This afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed President Obama's budget by a vote of 53 to 43. The budget resolution had easily passed in the House earlier in the day by a margin of 233 to 193.

AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee applauded the action by Congress which underscores President Obama's first 100 days in office:

“This budget marks another important step on the road to economic recovery; one that paves the way for health care for all. Combined with the passage of President Obama’s jobs and economic recovery bill, the expansion of health care for children and the Lilly Ledbetter fair pay act, this budget shows the enormous progress we have made in changing the direction of our nation for the better.”