Over the weekend the Senate passed a package of spending bills that include support that enables the Army Corps of Engineers to repair levees along the Missouri River damaged by flooding. Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says – he voted to ensure this disaster funding didn’t add to the debt, but unfortunately the legislation offsetting the cost of the relief did not pass. 

According to Johanns, – most people would agree that Washington spends too much money and rarely stops to think about how to pay the bill. The Nebraska Senator called on Congress to make tough choices like reducing annual discretionary spending.  He says – much more needs to be done to get our debt under control, but setting priorities and adhering to budget constraints is a step in the right direction.

The legislation now goes to the White House for President Obama’s signature.