Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, April 25, 1996

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Richard Cross April 25, 1996 202-225-3061 EHRLICH HAILED AS “TAXPA YER FRIENDLY” BY WATCHDOG GROUP Today the nonpartisan Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) hailed Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R-MD) for his “taxpayer friendly” voting record. CCAGW surveyed congressional votes on 45 issues, and found that Congressman Ehrlich sided with the pro-taxpayer organization more than 71 percent of the time— well above the 53 percent congressional average. Among members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, Ehrlich’s ranking is second only to Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (74.08 percent). “I’m proud to be saluted as taxpayer friendly by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, and to be part of Congress’ efforts to cut wasteful spending and reduce the deficit to its lowest point in 14 years,” Congressman Ehrlich explained. “The tax-and-spend crowd fought us every step of the way. This year, however, the only special interest that won is the American taxpayer.” “It’s appropriate that CCAGW released its report on the same day that Congress passed the FY 1996 omnibus appropriations bill. All told, Congress has saved the American taxpayer a net $32 billion in discretionary spending— the largest single cut in government spending since World War II. Today is truly a victory in the fight against waste and a victory for the taxpayers of the Second District,” Ehrlich concluded.