Mike Kelly

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-3rd, of Butler issued these comments in response to President Obama’s federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2017.

“President Obama’s latest and final budget confirms that he is no longer interested in governing in reality and has left serious leadership to other people. For the eighth time in a row, his budget proposal sinks our nation further in debt, threatens our economy with higher taxes, and never even comes close to balancing — ever.

“By the end of this presidency, our national debt burden will be doubled and millions of American families will be left badly bruised from a disappointing economy that was constantly kept from growing to its full potential.

“Yet again, where President Obama failed, Congress will lead. My colleagues and I will soon present a responsible budget that reduces our debt, grows our economy, protects our country and paves the way for a much stronger future.”