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Congressman Chaffetz and Senator Hatch press concerns about stimulus and process during addresses to the Utah House
Summary
Congressman Chaffetz and Senator Orrin Hatch addressed the Utah House in separate Committee of the Whole sessions, criticizing the federal stimulus process, warning about long-term fiscal impacts and urging better bipartisanship and scrutiny; Chaffetz said he voted against the stimulus and estimated Utah might receive about $1.5 billion in one-time funds.
The Utah House heard separate addresses from Congressman Chaffetz and Senator Orrin Hatch during Committee of the Whole sessions on Feb. 16, both criticizing aspects of the federal stimulus and urging careful oversight.
Congressman Chaffetz, newly returned from Washington, told the House he voted no on the stimulus package and called the drafting and consideration process "legislative malpractice." He said the $1 trillion package was driven more by spending than by immediate job creation and…
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