[StBernard] Economic Stimulus Package

[Westley Annis]

Dear Westley, 

 <http://link.countryfirstpac.com?187-47-2022420-210>  Yesterday, the Senate
began debate on an economic stimulus package that is intended to get our
economy back on track and help Americans who are suffering through these
difficult times. Unfortunately, the proposal on the table is big on the
giveaways for the special interests and corporate high rollers, yet short on
help for ordinary working Americans. I cannot and do not support the package
on the table from the Democrats and the Obama Administration. Our country
does not need just another spending bill, particularly not one that will
load future generations with the burden of massive debt. We need a short
term stimulus bill that will directly help people, create jobs, and provide
a jolt to our economy. 

I believe we need to evaluate every bit of spending in this stimulus
proposal with one important criteria - does it really stimulate the economy
and help create jobs - if the answer is no, it does not belong in a
so-called stimulus package. Furthermore, the stimulus must include
significant direct relief to American workers in the form of payroll tax
cuts and programs to help homeowners keep their homes. Finally, we need an
end game to this stimulus so that when our economy recovers, these spending
programs do not remain permanent and saddle our children with a skyrocketing
national debt. 

I appreciate the discussions President Obama is having with my Republican
colleagues, but the time for talking has come to an end and we must now
begin some serious negotiation. But as of yet, Republicans have not been
given the opportunity to be involved. The House of Representatives passed a
stimulus bill without a single Republican supporting it. In the Senate, the
Democrat leadership is trying to jam the existing proposal through
regardless of reservations from a number of members. With so much at stake,
the last thing we need is partisanship driving our attempts to turn the
economy around. 

I have long been a fighter against wasteful spending in Washington and long
an advocate for a balanced budget -- that will never change. I realize we
face extraordinary challenges with our economy today, but that is not an
excuse for more irresponsibly from Washington. I hope you will join me in
saying no to this stimulus package as it currently exists by signing this
petition <http://link.countryfirstpac.com?187-47-2022420-210> . 

Sincerely,
John McCain
Chair, Country First PAC 


Sign the Petition <http://link.countryfirstpac.com?187-47-2022420-210>