Author, revolutionary, and one of our nation's Founding Fathers, Thomas Paine once said "When a government is just, taxes are few." Paine warned of largess in government and excessive taxes. In 2007, more than 200 years later, Americans surrendered nearly 30% of their income to federal and state governments. I would venture this tax rate is not what Paine and many of the Founding Fathers had in mind.
As Americans work harder to make ends meet, we have one more bill to pay in April -- our federal taxes. With high unemployment and so many middle class families struggling just to get by in today's economy, the majority party in Congress wants you to pay for bigger government. During this time of economic uncertainty, the number one priority for Congress should instead be to create jobs and strengthen the economy, not grow government and increase taxes on Americans.
Congressman Heller voted against the Democrats' national energy tax plan today -- a plan which is projected to cost thousands of Nevadans their jobs.
Dean commented on the tax plan:
The following originally appeared as an op-ed in The Hill. -Staff
Economic recovery is the one issue that should bring Democrats and Republicans together. Nationwide the unemployment rate is over 8 percent. My home state of Nevada has over 10 percent unemployment and leads the country in home foreclosures. Yet, as American families struggle, the administration and the majority party are pursuing fiscal policies that penalize working Americans and small businesses. Unfortunately, in our current climate, ideology takes priority over common sense. Congress is recklessly spending money at nearly $1 billion per hour without regard for future generations. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle often use the phrase "inherited debt" and point to past transgressions. However, two wrongs do not make a right.
