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Title: "Pledge to America" Unveiled by Republicans (Full Text)
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CBSNews
URL Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20017335-503544.html
Published: Sep 22, 2010
Author: Posted by Brian Montopoli, Jill Jackson
Post Date: 2010-09-22 19:23:25 by Hondo68
Keywords: Pledge to America, reconnecting, principles we stand for
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Comments: 23
CBS News has obtained a final draft of House Republicans' legislative agenda for the next Congress, a 21-page "Pledge to America" that they will formally unveil Thursday morning at a Virginia hardware store. "The need for urgent action to repair our economy and reclaim our government for the people cannot be overstated," the introduction says. It continues: "With this document, we pledge to dedicate ourselves to the task of reconnecting our highest aspirations to the permanent truths of our founding by keeping faith with the values our nation was founded on, the principles we stand for, and the priorities of our people. This is our Pledge to America." For a breakdown of the document, check out "Pledge to America: The New Republican Agenda," by CBS News Senior Political Producer Jill Jackson. Below are some highlights, and the full document is at the bottom. Jobs: - Stop job-killing tax hikes - Allow small businesses to take a tax deduction equal to 20 percent of their income - Require congressional approval for any new federal regulation that would add to the deficit - Repeal small business mandates in the new health care law. Cutting Spending: - Repeal and Replace health care - Roll back non-discretionary spending to 2008 levels before TARP and stimulus (will save $100 billion in first year alone) - Establish strict budget caps to limit federal spending going forward - Cancel all future TARP payments and reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Reforming Congress: - Will require that every bill have a citation of constitutional authority - Give members at least 3 days to read bills before a vote Defense: - Provide resources to troops - Fund missile defense - Enforce sanctions in Iran Critical Contests: Interactive Map with CBS News 2010 Election Race Ratings The Full Text:
Members of the Republican House leadership, from left to right, Michigan Rep. Candice Miller, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam, Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy and House Minority Leader John Boehner, introduce the party's new "America Speaking Out" campaign at the Newseum May 25, 2010, in Washington. (Credit: Getty Images)
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#13. To: hondo68 (#0)
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Extremely boring. I would have been excited had they pledged to roll back spending to 2000 levels and completely overhaul the tax system to make it simple. Of course, with this crew I knew that they weren't going to do anything like that.
If the GOP really was interested in doing something useful they would pledge to: - institute a national sales tax and scrap all income-based taxes for individuals and corporations
Not sure about the tariffs, but I am 100% in favor of all of your other suggestions. The GOP are a bunch of phonies and John Boehner is both an idiot and a coward. Regarding tariffs, simply shifting taxes away from production to consumption will go a long way to making America products more competitive both here a abroad.
How so? You live in Ohio and know this man?
#23. To: Murron (#21)
I've watched him in his visible public policy role. He is uninspiring, devoid of ideas, and scared to let his lieutenants rock the boat. I've seen people like Boehner my entire life. They get to where they are by kissing ass and then they inevitably fail. Mark my words, Boehner will single handedly torpedo whatever victory the GOP may achieve this fall.
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#17. To: jwpegler (#13)
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I would have been excited had they pledged to roll back spending to 2000 levels and completely overhaul the tax system to make it simple.
- institute a surcharge tax on all imported manufactured goods that would be used to fund a bank to support investments in U.S. manufacturing (Andy Grove's idea to spur U.S. manufacturing)
- wind down our overseas military commitments to reduce our defense budget back to 2003 levels (as a percentage of GDP)
- eliminate subsidies for oil, agriculture
#20. To: go65 (#17)
If the GOP really was interested in doing something useful they would pledge to: - institute a national sales tax and scrap all income-based taxes for individuals and corporations - institute a surcharge tax on all imported manufactured goods that would be used to fund a bank to support investments in U.S. manufacturing (Andy Grove's idea to spur U.S. manufacturing) - wind down our overseas military commitments to reduce our defense budget back to 2003 levels (as a percentage of GDP) - eliminate subsidies for oil, agriculture
#21. To: jwpegler (#20)
The GOP are a bunch of phonies and John Boehner is both an idiot and a coward.
Replies to Comment # 21. How so? You live in Ohio and know this man?
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