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Congressman Chris Stewart tells Utah House to prioritize growth, debt reduction and national security
Summary
U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart addressed the Utah House Jan. 28, urging faster economic growth, entitlement and deficit reform, and stronger national-security engagement abroad. He cited recent attacks in Tunisia and pressed for training support and continued federal commitments to western counties via PILT.
Congressman Chris Stewart spoke to members of the Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 28, warning that the nation faces “an extraordinarily perilous time” and urging state legislators to consider how federal policy affects Utah’s economy and security.
Stewart opened by saying the decisions lawmakers make this year will shape the country for generations and highlighted three priorities: increasing economic growth above the roughly 2% average since the last recession; addressing the coming "tsunami" of federal debt and annual deficits; and restoring U.S. credibility and national-security capacity. “We are at…
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