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Statement from NHDP Chair on So Called Republican Spending Summit

by: DRicher

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 18:21:03 PM EDT


Ray Buckley, chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, released the following statement on the so called spending summit being held today by the New Hampshire Republican Party.

"The Republican Party needs to stop playing politics with the state budget.

"Where were the Republicans when we were passing the budget?  Unlike Democrats, who passed a budget that made significant cuts to spending, Republicans sat on the sidelines throughout the process.

"Their only involvement came at the 11th hour, when they offered a reckless proposal that would have lead to the highest property tax increase in the history of New Hampshire.

"The time for being a part of the budget process was last spring. This so-called spending summit is just a laughable attempt to score cheap political points.

"Someone should remind Republicans that under their leadership spending increased by double digits every biennium.  And the biggest spender of all has been John H Sununu.  During his tenure, spending increased an astounding 22% per biennium.

"When it comes to passing responsible, balanced budgets, Republicans do not have any credibility.

DRicher :: Statement from NHDP Chair on So Called Republican Spending Summit
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All true, but (4.00 / 1)
it might make sense to HAVE that summit.

Let people talk about what we are already ashamed of, or should be: not burying the indigent, charging hikers thousands of dollar to rescue them, proposals to sell off state parks, letting babies be poisoned with lead paint.

Then let other people talk about the federal money we don't get, because it would cost us $20 to qualify for $100.

Then let the "too much spending" claimants speak.



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