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Archive for October, 2003

Estimated Tax Dates For 2009

Question: Why do blue states have higher deficits than red states? Does Liberalism really work?

There is an excellent graphic of the US on this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEd3St4zaq4

This is from the Dallas Morning News:

1.) State enjoys $11B surplus
Author: ROBERT T. GARRETT Austin Bureau rtgarrett@dallasnews.com
Publish Date: November 24, 2008
Word Count: 391
Document ID: 124AC9E024C70230

AUSTIN – As most states scramble to patch holes in their budgets, Texas glides along unscathed – for now.

Estimates by fiscal watchdog groups vary, but between 37 and 41 states are dealing with shortfalls this year or will face a budget gap in 2009.

While California, New York, Florida, Michigan and Ohio make painful choices – higher taxes, spending cuts – Texas has a surplus topping $11 billion.

State leaders remain upbeat as the next legislative session approaches in January, though

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Answer: California’s big problem is its Democrat-contolled Legislature.

John and Ken California Tea Party and Tax Revolt 2009