by Sen. Mitch McConnell, (R-KY) is the U.S. Senate minority leader: At the beginning of this Congress, Republicans and Democrats pledged to work together across party lines to benefit hard-working Americans. Unfortunately, the Democrats’ 2008 budget -- which penalizes Americans with an extra $736 billion in taxes, ignores the crisis of entitlement programs, and plunges our nation deeper into debt -- does not live up to that promise. Make no mistake, after only a few months on the job and waves of election rhetoric promising tax relief for the middle-class and the return to fiscal sense in Washington, this Democratic-controlled Congress has reverted to its tax-and-spend roots . . . [Read More] Editorial comment: McConnell also writes about the Republican legislation being offered to “restrain spending, balance the budget, and make it harder to raise taxes.” Which the Democrats will assuredly reject - Of course!Tags: Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Budget, Kentucky, Mitch McConnell, Republican, US Senate To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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