I thought this was a good press release to be put out onto the blogosphere.  It is the response from the Republican Study Committee; a group of 100 conservatives in Congress joined together to fight for conservative principles. 

 Here is their press release:

RSC Statement on Economic Growth Package

Washington D.C.- Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee – a group of over 100 Conservative members of the House of Representatives, issued the following statement regarding a potential economic “stimulus” plan: 

 “It is clear that hard working families in America are struggling to make ends meet and that the economy needs a boost.  Conservatives know that it is never a bad time to let families keep more of their own money.  We are, in fact, the ones who have been leading that charge in Congress.  We agree that now is an especially good time for family tax relief given rising energy, food, and tuition costs.   However, temporary consumer tax rebates should not be confused with economic stimulus.   I remain concerned that in the rush to act, an opportunity to put together legislation that will actually grow and stimulate the economy is being missed.   

“The last time our country faced recession, rebates were helpful to consumers but did little to turnaround the economy.  History shows us that the best way to provide an economic turnaround, preserve jobs and spur economic growth is to ensure that job creators face a lower tax and regulatory burden.  Part of our economic slow down is due to the massive tax increases threatened by Democrats and the resulting uncertainty.  Thus, nothing would help our economy more than making permanent the tax relief that is soon to expire.  Congress should also immediately enact laws that reduce the corporate tax rate and capital gains rate while indexing gains attributable for inflation.

   “Though many of the ideas and principles being discussed will not hurt at their inception, Democrat leaders and candidates continue to talk about enacting a massive tax hike to pay for increased government spending.   Raising taxes to fund a temporary package intended to grow the economy is akin to taking a bucket of water from the deep end of a pool and dumping it into the shallow end.   Tax increases would penalize businesses while taking more out of the family budget, further damaging the economy.  In addition, under no circumstances can a stimulus package begin to carry Democrat spending proposals that have thus far languished.  Now is the not the time to induce our entitlement crisis to explode even further.  

“House conservatives believe that economic stimulus legislation should actually include economic stimulus.”

So I was driving  home today and listening to my Sirius radio, and I heard some guy talking about his offense to Mike Huckabee’s position on the South Carolina flag; I guess they fly the Confederate Flag and reporters were trying to get Presidential candidates to comment. 

Honestly, I think Mike Huckabee took the right position by saying it is a State issue, and something that he is not willing to take a position on or get involved in.  People are being a little ridiculous by twisting his words and making it seem as if Mike Huckabee supports racism. 

 Here’s the video:

Over the weekend, we have seen the Michigan economy highlighted as the hot button issue, but have we heard an actual plan to deal with the state’s 7.6% unemployment rate? 

Romney has been traveling Michigan telling voters that it will take a business man to fix Michigan’s issues; highlighting government regulations as the source of the problem, and his experience as a CEO and invester in multiple ventures to back up his knowledge.  But what are the regulations that the Romney camp is referring too? 

Congress just passed new mileage standards for the auto industry, is that a problem?

McCain is another issue.  His message appears to be nothing more than doom and gloom for Michigan voters.  Recently he has dropped this line, but he was quoted as saying that some of the jobs are permanently lost to the overseas market.  The Romney campaign has criticized McCain for his comments, and stating that Romney will not give up on the workers in Michigan. 

McCain just does not seem very strong or policy oriented on this issue.

Now lets talk about Huckabee.  Today, Mike Huckabee told auto workers that the biggest hurdle effecting jobs is government taxation and regulation, and bolstered his support for the “Fair Tax”; moves the federal tax system from business, employee, and income taxes to a national sales tax with rebates for the poor.  He alleges that his plan will free up money for employers to provide workers and to reinvest in the economy. 

The Democrats have barely touched this state, and it is mainly due to the Democrat Party penalizing Michigan for moving their primary date; all delegate votes have been removed.  This is leaving Michigan voters unheard just because party idealogues are disatisfied with a state party.  Obama, Clinton, and Edwards are all doing a disservice to these Americans.

Bottom line, Michigan deserves some answers from all candidates from both parties.  Americans needs to know how Democrats and Republicans are going to treat businesses and deal with high unemployment rates.  We want to know what regulations they will impose and remove.  We want to know how we are going to be taxed.  We want to know why we should vote for them as president when it comes to the economy; health-care and immigration are important, but we all have the need to make money and have money in our pockets.

Change is what is needed in Washington, and a new face would do the White House good.  So who has the message and the impetus to do it?

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