Cynthia Lummis Quotes

United States, Politician
September 10, 1954

Cynthia Marie Lummis Wiederspahn (born September 10, 1954) is an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, serving from 2009 to 2017. She is a member of the Republican Party. She previously served as a State Representative (1979–1983, 1985–1993), State Senator (1993–1995), and State Treasurer (1999–2007).

While restoring a sense of fiscal discipline to Congress is a top priority, infrastructure spending is an important and necessary task of government. Our nation's long-term debt requires us to prioritize and economize with every tax dollar.

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Federal gas tax revenues that are paid into the trust fund by highway users should be used for programs that benefit highway users.

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- Trust

It's typical for people living in nonurban areas to drive 100 miles to go to work, to the grocery store or to the doctor.

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- People
- Work