Monday, June 9, 2008
Foxx Opposes 2009 Budget That Increases Taxes
The following is from a June 5 press release from NC Congresswoman Virginia Foxx. Let me go on record again as saying I am proud she represents me in Washington!
Foxx votes against $683 billion tax increase in budget
Opposes 2009 Federal Budget that increases taxes on every American
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx today voted against the final 2009 federal budget which includes $683 billion in tax hikes over the next five years. These increases amount to the largest tax increase in American history.
“Here they go again,” Rep. Foxx said. “This budget is stuffed with billions in new spending and, as usual, taxpayers are on the hook. The last thing hard-working Americans paying $4 per gallon for gas need is a massive tax increase.”
The 2009 budget includes $24.5 billion in new spending, a number that grows to $241 billion in increased spending over the next five years. Under the Democrat budget plan, 116 million American taxpayers also would be nailed with an average tax hike of $1,833.
Working families are hit especially hard by the 2009 budget: for instance, a family of four with two children that currently earns $50,000 a year would be forced to pay an additional $2,155 in taxes under the Democrat plan. This is a 191 percent increase in that family’s tax bill.
“By allowing middle-class families’ taxes to skyrocket Democrats are simply polishing their bona fides as tax-and-spend legislators,” Foxx said. “The American people deserve a budget that reins in government spending, addresses our $43 trillion in unfunded Social Security and Medicare obligations, and provides real earmark reform. This is not that budget.”
The Democrat budget resolution for fiscal year 2009 passed earlier today by a slim margin of 214-210, with no Republicans voting to approve it.
Foxx votes against $683 billion tax increase in budget
Opposes 2009 Federal Budget that increases taxes on every American
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx today voted against the final 2009 federal budget which includes $683 billion in tax hikes over the next five years. These increases amount to the largest tax increase in American history.
“Here they go again,” Rep. Foxx said. “This budget is stuffed with billions in new spending and, as usual, taxpayers are on the hook. The last thing hard-working Americans paying $4 per gallon for gas need is a massive tax increase.”
The 2009 budget includes $24.5 billion in new spending, a number that grows to $241 billion in increased spending over the next five years. Under the Democrat budget plan, 116 million American taxpayers also would be nailed with an average tax hike of $1,833.
Working families are hit especially hard by the 2009 budget: for instance, a family of four with two children that currently earns $50,000 a year would be forced to pay an additional $2,155 in taxes under the Democrat plan. This is a 191 percent increase in that family’s tax bill.
“By allowing middle-class families’ taxes to skyrocket Democrats are simply polishing their bona fides as tax-and-spend legislators,” Foxx said. “The American people deserve a budget that reins in government spending, addresses our $43 trillion in unfunded Social Security and Medicare obligations, and provides real earmark reform. This is not that budget.”
The Democrat budget resolution for fiscal year 2009 passed earlier today by a slim margin of 214-210, with no Republicans voting to approve it.
Let's Put Things In Perspective
Everyone needs to realize some truths that might get lost in the November elections. Here they are. You are not a card-carrying member of the "he-man woman haters club" if you didn't support Hillary Clinton. You are not a racist if you don't plan on voting for Obama. You cannot be considered less than a patriot if you don't vote for McCain.
Let's keep things in perspective. We should support and vote for candidates because of their character, voting record, and what we believe they will do for our country and those they will represent. You and I must vote our conscience and values.
I support the candidates I support not because of their gender, race or veterans status. I support them because I believe they support the values I believe have made our country great. I support them because I know I will have a clear conscience before God when I vote for them. I support them because their character and actions have earned my support and not my suspicion.
Let's leave the group-think to the lemmings. Vote your conscience, vote your values and support the candidate that has earned your vote.
Let's keep things in perspective. We should support and vote for candidates because of their character, voting record, and what we believe they will do for our country and those they will represent. You and I must vote our conscience and values.
I support the candidates I support not because of their gender, race or veterans status. I support them because I believe they support the values I believe have made our country great. I support them because I know I will have a clear conscience before God when I vote for them. I support them because their character and actions have earned my support and not my suspicion.
Let's leave the group-think to the lemmings. Vote your conscience, vote your values and support the candidate that has earned your vote.
Blog Roll Updated
I've updated my blog roll today. I've added a great new blog, Back to the Constitution. I especially like the June 5 post entitled "Standing In The Gap."
Making A Difference
I sometimes wonder if it's worth the time and effort to keep up with this blog. I'm sure lots of independent bloggers might feel the same way at times as well. But then I think about the story below. I might not reach hundreds or thousands through this blog - but I pray I can reach at least one. If just one person is inspired, motivated or changed by this blog, it is all worth the effort. I hope you enjoy the story below!
The Legend of the Starfish
A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walked slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean. The businessman, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, "I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Surely such an industrious and kind hearted boy such as yourself could find something better to do with your time. Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?" The boy looked up at the man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, "It makes a difference to that one."
The Legend of the Starfish
A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walked slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean. The businessman, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, "I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Surely such an industrious and kind hearted boy such as yourself could find something better to do with your time. Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?" The boy looked up at the man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, "It makes a difference to that one."
Saturday, June 7, 2008
An Appeal To Heaven
Many flags were flown during the Revolutionary War. One that stands out to me was flown on cruisers commissioned by General George Washington in 1775. It was a white flag with a green pine tree and the words “An Appeal To Heaven”. Knowing they were fighting the greatest military might at that time, the colonists appealed to God for their fight to secure their independence.
Over 200 years later we still need to appeal to the One who is in heaven. We need to appeal to heaven for our country, our economy, the upcoming elections. Please see my post below concerning a challenge to pray for America every day this month.
Over 200 years later we still need to appeal to the One who is in heaven. We need to appeal to heaven for our country, our economy, the upcoming elections. Please see my post below concerning a challenge to pray for America every day this month.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Pray For Our Nation
For the month of June I challenge and encourage everyone to pray once a day for our nation. Pray for our leaders, our economy, our military - pray for our country.
Here are some key verses:
The history of our nation proves that God moves when we pray. We need to pray about the upcoming elections, pray for the high gas prices, pray for our economy, pray for those who can't pay their mortgage, pray for our brave soldiers fighting for our freedom. Pray for our country this month. We will see a difference!
Ben Franklin rightfully said, "I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: 'that God governs in the affair of man.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?"
Take the challenge this month and pray every day for our country.
Here are some key verses:
- "I exhort therefore that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peacable life in all godliness and honesty." I Timothy 2:1-2
- "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
- The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever
The history of our nation proves that God moves when we pray. We need to pray about the upcoming elections, pray for the high gas prices, pray for our economy, pray for those who can't pay their mortgage, pray for our brave soldiers fighting for our freedom. Pray for our country this month. We will see a difference!
Ben Franklin rightfully said, "I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: 'that God governs in the affair of man.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?"
Take the challenge this month and pray every day for our country.
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