Jun 28 2008
Easley Wants Dems to Scrap Tax Cuts
RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley, seeking cost savings to head off a potential revenue shortfall in the coming fiscal year, urged Democratic legislative leaders Friday to consider scrapping some agreed-upon tax relief and spend less on state employee salaries.
The governor’s appeal to fellow Democrats came a day after he warned lawmakers that tax collections would probably be $70 million less than projected last month when the current fiscal year ends Tuesday.
Because God forbid we could just back on the spending instead, right? Imagine the horror if we cut back on some of that corporate welfare. Picture the terror if we cut back on some Medicaid entitlements. It’s always stick it to the working folks instead.
Easley spent $170k going to Europe and how much on monthly trips to the east coast!. I am running for office and I will say it here. Easley has no right to say anything about the budget.