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$9,000 for YOU
by Dr. Paul C. Broun, MD
Washington,
Jan 30, 2009 -
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Barack Obama sold their $825 billion bill as an economic stimulus package. Instead, this bill was clogged with billions in wasteful spending for new government cars, sod for the National Mall, and more than thirty new government programs. In my opinion, these things will NOT stimulate our economy; our country cannot afford a trillion dollar mistake.
Now that the Majority passed their $825 billion wish-list, it’s time for Americans to speak out and demand a real stimulus bill that will actually create jobs and end this terrible recession. It’s about time the American people got their own earmark.
With this bill, the national debt is now projected to increase 30% in just the first 4 years. It is irresponsible to place this burden on our children and grandchildren.
If the liberals in Congress are bound and determined to spend $825 billion then we should simply cut a check and return the money back to every hard working taxpayer. That means YOU would receive $9,000 the next time you did your taxes. In fact, I introduced an amendment that would do just that. See what the Athens-Banner Herald says about my amendment HERE.
Fast-acting tax relief for middle-class families, small businesses, job-seekers, and home-buyers are at the heart of the economic recovery proposals that I sponsored.
Middle-class Americans and small businesses are our nation’s economic engine. You know how to spend your own money much more wisely than out-of-touch Washington bureaucrats. I support an affordable and responsible alternative to stimulate our economy, and cosponsored a bill that enacts across-the-board permanent tax cuts and allow tax deductions for business assets, without adding one penny to the national debt.
I am for tax cuts, not growing the debt. Supporting businesses, not new government programs. And protecting our children and grandchildren from a crushing national debt that will only be repaid through very high taxes. I voted AGAINST this bill -- which I believe is a pork wish-list -- and FOR hardworking Americans.
As your public servant, I want to know your opinions and concerns. Please note office locations and contact information below.
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