Politics

President’s Budget Proposal Comes to Congress

I am encouraged by the President?s budget proposal as it balances the federal budget by 2012 by making current tax relief permanent and placing an emphasis on fiscal restraint. It is essential that we hold our government accountable for enacting a responsible, long-term economic growth plan.

Due to our ever growing government and Democrat threats of tax increases, our once-vibrant economy is beginning to slow down. While I am pleased that Congress was able to work in a bipartisan manner with the President to create a temporary, immediate, and carefully targeted economic stimulus package, we must act carefully to ensure that we create short-term growth without causing long-term damage.

Full post as published by Mike Conaway's Blog on February 04, 2008 (boomark / email).