In her latest column, Rep. Marilyn Ruestman, R-Joplin, expresses her belief that the way to get Missouri back on its feet economically is to cut taxes:
The House started the week off by overwhelmingly passing House Concurrent Resolution 18. Last week’s report mentioned this resolution which tells our members of Congress and Senators to vote against a Federal health care plan. The final vote on this was 111-46. I was happy to see that many members from across the aisle voted for it as well.
On Wednesday, the Governor gave his annual State of the State address to the General Assembly. He began his speech with a fairly uplifting message, but it soon became apparent that his ideas just aren’t going to solve the many problems Missouri faces is in the near future. The truth is, what the Governor “says” is very different from what he “does.” A few examples of this include:
* While referring to a strong “bi-partisan” effort, he refuses to work with us on several issues, including the budget.
* He boasts of strong fiscal policy, but irresponsibly used one-time stimulus funds to balance our budget despite our warnings.
* He pledged to use stimulus funds to create jobs, but after blowing 80% of the stimulus we’ve only seen 62,000 jobs lost. This must stop.
The State of the State included many great ideas and some “flowery” language. I ask, “When are we going to quit patting ourselves on the back and get to work?!” We should be working hard right now to help Missourians get jobs and get back on their feet. I believe in what Ronald Reagan taught us: The best way to increase revenue to the state is to grow the economy and the best way to do that is to cut taxes! Missourians don’t need hand-outs; they need a break from a government that won’t stop taxing them in every way imaginable.
We cannot continue with further stimulus plans and tax credits for big businesses. Those plans have not worked and only increase the burden for private citizens. Why is it so difficult for others in Jefferson City and Washington to get the message? Now is the time for tax cuts.
3 comments:
Why is it that Republicans only idea to solve all problem is to cut taxes. Here we are in what they keep calling a budget crisis and they keep talking that there will not be enough money to fund health care, education, police and fire protection, road and bridge repairs, etc. and her solution is to cut taxes. Why can't the Republicans ever come up with a plan to fund programs that help common Missourians instead of their lobbyist buddies clients. Ms. Ruestman you disgust me because you spend your time on feel good legislation and refuse to help the very people who sent you to Jeff CIty.
I agree with 6:15. Nothing buys cheap votes like a promise of a tax cut. However, the middle class who are purportedly the beneficiaries of such cuts never see any benefits because the cut ultimately go to the wealthy. Also, if the Republicans in the Leg. had wanted to stop the Gov. from using stimulus money they could have --- they are, after all, the one who pass the budget. They did not have the courage to do so last year and are now attacking the Gov. when they are as much to blame. Pathetic.
ruestman specializes in feel good legislation.
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