(Washington, DC) - In a press conference with members of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition this afternoon, President Obama announced his support for legislation that would reinstitute statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) rules, a move long advocated by the Blue Dogs as a way to restore much-needed fiscal discipline to the federal government.  Congressman Baron Hill was singled out by the President for his work on the issue.  Hill has a statutory PAYGO bill currently pending before Congress, H.R. 2116. 

“I want to thank the Blue Dogs and their leaders, especially Baron Hill who has been a driving force in favor of PAYGO,” President Obama said during the press conference. 

“The President’s continued emphasis on PAYGO is applauded and appreciated by the Blue Dogs,” Hill said.  “With his support, I truly believe statutory PAYGO will come to fruition.”

Today’s announcement marks the first time the Obama Administration has officially transmitted legislation to Congress, a sign of the President’s continued commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility and accountability to government over the long-term.