Source: PRESS RELEASE, 12/17/13

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today released the following statement on the bipartisan budget agreement reached by Congressman Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray:  

“For too long, Washington has been paralyzed by partisan gridlock and lurched from crisis to crisis, causing tremendous uncertainty in our economy and stalling our recovery. Over the last several days I have heard directly from top leadership in North Carolina's military community regarding the importance of avoiding the harsh and unnecessary cuts from sequestration and urging support for this bipartisan bill. For these reasons, I will be supporting the bipartisan budget agreement reached by Congressman Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray. While no bill is perfect, it is time for Congress to stop the political games, end sequestration, and come together on behalf of the American people."