James Barrett: “This budget promises to do two things: Raise taxes and increase…”

On the recordMarch 28, 2007

This budget promises to do two things: Raise taxes and increase spending. My Republican colleagues and I will put forth a substitute that uses common sense to balance the budget in 5 years. It lowers spending, reforms unsustainable entitlement programs, and encourages economic growth without raising taxes. Madam Speaker, as a result of the Republican supported tax policies passed in 2001 through 2005, every taxpayer who paid income taxes this year will get tax relief. My Republican colleagues and I believe government should limit taxing and spending and ease the burden on the economy. Let the country grow. The difference between the two budgets are plain and simple: The Democrats trust government, the Republicans trust people. I urge my colleagues to support the fiscally responsible Republican substitute when it is brought to the floor later this week.

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James Barrett

Republican · South Carolina

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Discussing the fiscal year 2008 budget and contrasting Republican and Democratic budget proposals.

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James Barrett: “This budget promises to do two things: Raise taxes and increase spending. My Republican colleagues and I will put forth…”

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