Politics & Government

Guinta in Exeter: Downsize Government

The congressman said federal cutbacks key to saving money.

U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta, R-N.H., today called for cutting the number of federal workers to save money.

Government workers "take money out of the private sector," Guinta said during a forum at the senior citizen community this afternoon. About 50 seniors were in attendance.

Guinta, a first-term Republican from Manchester who rode a wave of Tea Party support to beat incumbent Democrat Carol Shea-Porter in 2010, argued there should be a spending/hiring freeze for all government departments.

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He also said the number of federal employees should be reduced over the next 10 years, and that there should be audits for all government departments.

Guinta has made several stops in New Hampshire this week. He will be in Manchester on Friday to speak with transportation officials about the damage caused by in the state.

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