Posted by
Billy on Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:41:35 AM
Texas Gov. Rick Perry took another swipe at Washington and big government,
issuing proposals Wednesday that would make it difficult for the Legislature to
raise taxes and would limit the amount state spending could grow.
He proposed constitutional amendments Wednesday that would require a
supermajority of the Legislature to raise taxes and to cap the growth of state
spending at a level tied to inflation and population growth. ( Texas gov
calls for discipline in state spending... )
Perry said his proposals would solidify the "state's commitment to fiscal
discipline."
He said it's more important than ever to exert fiscal discipline as
Washington expands programs that "pile up debt on future generations."
(It is too bad that all leaders from every state and our leaders in D.C. don't follow the example of the Texas Gov. When you and I can't afford something we have to cut it out unlike the government which raises taxes when they don't have enough money.)
