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Maryland Republican Party
James Pelura, DVM, MS
Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Justin Ready

April 8, 2009 410-263-2125

State Budget Language Calls for Disenfranchisement of Maryland Taxpayers

The Democrat leadership in the Maryland General Assembly has included language in an amendment attached to the state budget that would allow any additional federal funds received after the Legislative Session is over to be spent by House or Senate Committee Chairs alone with no oversight or debate by the entire legislature.

“This attempt to thwart the democratic process by allowing tax dollars to be spent without the oversight and debate that our representative form of government demands is one of the most underhanded and despicable examples to date of the destructive policies that result from one party rule,” said MDGOP Chairman Jim Pelura

“By using a little noticed addition to the budget, Governor O’Malley, President Miller and Speaker Busch are attempting to do an end-run around the open and fair allocation of taxpayer dollars.”

“This budget should not pass due to the total lack of fiscal responsibility that it represents. This horrendous attempt a back-room politics makes it even worse. I call on all members of the General Assembly, regardless of party affiliation, to reject this outrageous provision,” concluded Pelura.

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