That's better than nothing.
For a year, Republicans have been begging Democrats to finally convene the commission designed to take on the deficit. And 'til now, they played dumb.
The commission is supposed to be looking for ways to head off an estimated $8 billion hole in the next two-year budget. But last week, House Democrats resisted an attempt by Republicans to force the group to stick to a meeting schedule that the Senate had agreed to in a 31-1 vote.Wow, Dale. Nothing says "enthusiasm" like RSVPing.
In an election year already dominated by partisan finger pointing, some wonder whether the glacial pace of the commission is election-year politics at play: No one wants to talk budget doomsday scenarios that could involve raising taxes, cutting vital services Ohioans enjoy or radically reshaping government. And Democratic lawmakers are also watching Gov. Ted Strickland's back as he faces a re-election tussle with Republican challenger John Kasich.
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[Republican] Sen. Shannon Jones of Springboro sent a letter Wednesday to fellow commission members proposing that the committee kick off the proceedings with a June 29 meeting featuring state Budget Director Pari Sabety and Tax Commissioner Rich Levin reviewing Ohio's budget situation.
A second meeting on July 7 would include presentations from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Governors Association about how other states are dealing with their budget crises, Jones' letter suggests.
State Sen. Dale Miller, a Cleveland Democrat on the panel, said he is so eager to start that he has called Jones' office to say he's available to meet on those days.
Now if we could only get some ideas from the elected Governor of the state besides prayers for another stimulus from Congress.
And the Kasich plan is?
ReplyDeleteWe're waiting....
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When you're able to show me John Kasich's math for his tax plan, then we can talk. Until then, you're just a hypocrite like Kasich.
Has ted released a plan to cut these things either?
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Oh, and how did that whole Turn-Around Ohio plan workout?
{crickets}
When you're able to provide examples of this state being any better because Ted showed up, and HIS plans to lead us out of this deficit, then we can talk. Until then, you're just a failure like Ted.
John Kasich just launched a website asking for ideas because he has none.
ReplyDeleteEither that or he wants input from other people, because like he said, some of the best idea's come from the most unexpected places.
ReplyDeleteI think that you do not understand innovation.
And I am still waiting on a real response.
Modern Esquire said...
ReplyDeleteAnd the Kasich plan is?
We're waiting....
I'm looking forward to hearing what Kasich's plan is as well.
However, it is the sitting Governors JOB to address this situation. When I hear {crickets} coming from Strickland, Kasichs request for ideas from the population is at least an acknowledgement of the problem.
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