For Immediate Release
April 10, 2009

Contact:
Giovanni Cicione
(401) 732-8282
(401) 996-3536


Congressman Patrick Kennedy Biggest Spender in RI
Ranking by Non-Partisan Taxpayers Union

WARWICK, RI – “Spending in Congress is out of control,” said, State GOP Chairman Giovanni Cicione “and according to the non-partisan National Taxpayers Union, Patrick Kennedy is a big part of the problem.”

The non-profit group, National Taxpayer’s Union released its comprehensive list of Congress’ Biggest Spenders. The listing includes both a numerical and letter grade and is based on every roll call vote affecting tax, spending, and regulatory issues. The total was based on 286 votes – 182 in the House and 104 in the Senate -- in the second session of the 110th Congress (all of 2008).

While the entire Rhode Island democrat delegation scored a ranking of F, Congressman Kennedy’s score was the lowest in Rhode Island.

“Clearly Congressman Kennedy thinks he can continue to spend our money without any scrutiny or accountability,” said Cicione, “these are bills that we all have to pay for generations to come.”

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(From the RI GOP)