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HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS PRESS RELEASE: “HOUSE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS” #2
By Michael B. Brodkorb | February 20, 2008
Aside from this press release, the House Republican Caucus released a comparison chart detailing the differences between the minority report offered by Representative Marty Seifert today and the DFL transportation bill, HF 2800.
Click here for a copy of the chart. This was a very strategic move on the by the House Republicans.
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February 20th, 2008 at 6:46 PM
Okay let me get this straight.
The DFL proposes 6.7 Billion in tax increases to increase transport spending by 7.7 Billion. The House Republicans without raising taxes can get 7.6 Billion. Shouldn’t the DFL be proposing another 5.7 billion? Where is that 5.7 billion going? Welfare? Education? Health Care? Per Diem payments?
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
February 21st, 2008 at 9:30 AM
My goodness, the Republican bill is completely paid for by borrowing more money. Completely and totally irresponsible! Our credit card is completely maxed out already. Where is the consistent source of revenue needed to keep the transportation projects going? The Republican plan offers absolutely none. Astonishingly foolhardy.
February 21st, 2008 at 9:46 AM
The gas tax is a diminishing source of revenue. THe DFL should know this, they’re the ones trying to get everyone to stop using their cars. That’s astonishingly foolhardy. Paying off multi-billion infrastructure projects over several years rather than all at once is fiscally responsible.
Ever bought a house with straight up with cash?
Didn’t think so.