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Darlene Hooley: “as we are poised to go to war and as States like Oregon are drowning in deficits caused by the souring economy, we would…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2003
as we are poised to go to war and as States like Oregon are drowning in deficits caused by the souring economy, we would think it would be more vital than ever to adopt a responsible budget, one at least that addresses reality. Unfortunately, the budget produced by the majority this year has huge tax cuts that do not stimulate the economy and would enact across-the-board spending cuts, regardless of the value of the services: Schools, nursing homes, veterans health care, law enforcement, bridges, highways, ports, and that is just to name a few. While here in Washington these may be just functions in a budget, at home they represent our local economy, national defense, and public good. We should have the courage to face these tough decisions on a case-by-case basis and not shy away from our responsibility, a budget that addresses the needs of all Americans.
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Darlene Hooley
Oregon
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Discussing the impact of the proposed budget on local economies and essential services.

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