Mark Kirk statement on Bush tax cuts vote

The two year extension of the Bush tax cuts passed the Senate with an 85-15 cloture vote. America's newest Senator, Mark Kirk (R-IL) was in the majority and released the following statement this afternoon about the vote:

I voted for the bill to prevent a massive tax hike from hitting Illinois families and hurting our economy during this Great Recession. President Obama and Senate leaders agree that this legislation will help end the recession, adding jobs and restoring tax-rate certainty to this fragile economy. You can see a three-page summary of the legislation here. After enactment of this legislation, I will turn my attention to cutting federal spending, reducing the cost of Congress and the executive branch to bring down the debt.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives.

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