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The Republican House leadership has assigned Sixth District Rep. Ben Cline to look for ways to cut excessive spending in the federal budget. Cline, R-Botetourt, announced this week he has been appointed the chairman of the Republican Study Committee’s budget and spending task force... “For decades and across both parties, Congress has failed to pass balanced budgets,” Cline said in a message to 6th District constituents. “The Pelosi-Schumer era has exacerbated this problem, as our nation is now over $31 trillion in debt, inflation is at 7.1 percent, and interest rates have soared.” The three-term incumbent said, “I am confident we can take the steps necessary to bring fiscal responsibility back to Washington and restore economic prosperity to our nation.” Read more here.