Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) said yesterday he will vote against a massive budget bill being considered in Congress if it includes cuts in the Medicaid and food stamp programs. Smith has taken moderate approaches to budget bills before. Last April he led a small group of Republicans in resisting Medicaid cuts in the budget resolution. Now he is at it again, claiming not only that he doesn't support the cuts and has made his position "entirely clear" to Senate Republican leaders, but also that he may have the support of six other Republican senators who have opposed cuts with him in the past. Since the reconciliation budget bill passed the Senate by a mere two votes, Smith and his six GOP allies could hold the balance of power in deciding the outcome of the budget battle. It is now more important than ever to contact your Senators and Representatives and tell them to vote no on these harmful budget cuts. The Oregonian - Smith: No Cuts in Medicaid, Food Stamps