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The State of Maryland’s main money man, Controller Peter Franchot, one of the tax and spend, fiscally-irresponsible Democrats is suddenly getting tough on tax scofflaws. More likely it is political opportunism and a desperate attempt to distance himself from O’Malley’s Raiders in the legislature. Franchot lent his support to the Internet tax bill and has done nothing to warn against the out-of-control spending in Annapolis that has gotten Maryland into the mess it is now in.  They didn’t use the so-called stimulus to preserve the state’s finances they squandered it. Now the Dems have decided they need to go after tax scofflaws? How interesting. Franchot should be doing this anyway. Why has he taken so long?

Franchot says in a recent campaign email, “My office is committed to ensuring that everyone pays their fair share, especially in these difficult economic times.”  Marylanders have been paying their fare share of new outrageous taxes since O’Malley was elected and Franchot has helped the agenda along the way. They are out of money and need more NOW. It’s like an addiction to these people.

I’m sorry, I don’t like tax cheats either but progressives much farther down the food chain. We need to vote the fiscally irresponsible scofflaws out of office this year. Franchot’s behavior speaks volumes. Use your vote and remove him from office.

I found the lyrics here:

http://ewot.typepad.com/the_economic_way_of_think/2008/12/some-tarp-lyrics.html

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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Washington, D.C., Apr 7 -

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released the following statement after Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced significant cuts to the defense budget:

“Our national security needs should be determined by strategic planning not budgetary pressure. Today’s announcement of defense cuts is a reaction to the fiscal strain caused by trillions in bailout and stimulus spending, rather than a result of regular strategic review and overall threat analysis. In fact, the Department of Defense will not complete its own strategic review process until next year. Even this year, the Administration’s censoring of senior defense officials and classification of routine reports make it impossible to know what risk our nation is assuming as a result of these cuts.

“This announcement is especially concerning in that it comes at a time of both unmet needs as well as increased threats. Our Navy currently has $4.6 billion in unmet requirements and operates at a record-low level of ships since WWII. Yet, the Department of Defense announced today that they will shrink our naval fleet to ten carriers. North Korea made it clear this weekend that they will continue to develop long-range missiles, yet our missile defense program faces significant budget reductions.

“It goes without saying that we should achieve efficiency in our nation’s defense budget by eliminating wasteful programs, however it should be done with respect to strategic need rather than budget numbers.”

Congressman Forbes is Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee.

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