According to the Portland Press Hearld, "Democrats rejected Republican suggestions that state legislators and their staffs pick up 10 percent of the cost of their health insurance, which the state now funds fully." I can only dream of a day where I only have to pay 10% of the cost of my health insurance!
The Democratic plan would also eliminate the Legislature's watchdog agency and transfer its duties to the Legislature's fiscal office, a proposal opposed by Republicans on the Appropriations Committee.
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I honestly don't know how these lawmakers can get away with raping the Maine tax payer like this.
Here's a few thoughts:
1. TABOR 2
2. Vote Republican
3. Sign this petition against raising our taxes and in favor of spending cuts:
Saturday, March 22, 2008
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