From the PATRIOT-NEWS:
His proposed $27.3 billion spending plan would mean harsh realities for school districts, state and state-related universities, state workers, social service programs and public sector unions. The environment took a major hit in the form of budget cuts for renewable energy.
School districts will take a huge hit, losing $1.1 billion in funding, including $550 million in basic education spending and $2.4 million for preschool funding. Corbett argued that, for the most part, this cut represents the spending level before the federal stimulus.
He urged local teacher unions to agree to pay freezes to save districts some $400 million. And he proposed requiring taxpayers to approve any local school tax increase above the rate of inflation at the ballot box…
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Americans are being held hostage with fear. No jobs, decreasing funds for the poorest adults and children, and after all the emphasis on education, cutting in half the funding for state colleges.
Hey, Mr. Politician, what are you willing to cut….how about getting rid of per diem pay to begin with, revisit expense accounts and privileges that go with that money….let”s take a close look at the pension provided for politicians and the fact that they are excluded from the Obama health care plan.
With six homes and millions of dollars, McCain still collects Social Security which he does not need. Perhaps others who do not need the Social Security help should consider not taking Social Security.
One political party points the finger at the other political party saying “government spending is out of control”. We already knew that as we as taxpayers are paying the bill. In addition, they ARE the government so why not say “your politicians are throwing your money out the window. And now YOU as taxpayers must ante up.”
Please, some one, where is the good news?