President Obama rejected tax cuts to businesses as major parts of the 2009 stimulus, but as the election draws near, he see the need for private sector stimulus. Voters have figured out that government spending will not lead us out of recession, so the political class will finally give the private sector a chance! R&D [...]
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It worked for JFK & Reagan…
Tax cuts to stimulate the economy worked in the 60′s and 80′s. The last thing we need in a weak recovery is a tax increase. Today’s Wall Street Journal has a report from the President’s 1963 report on the economy. Tax reduction thus sets off a process that can bring gains for everyone, gains won [...]
You Are Taxed Enough!
I promise that as your state senator, I will not raise your taxes. You pay the state of Minnesota gas taxes, sales taxes, income taxes… you pay enough. It is time for us to focus on growing our economy, strengthening family budgets, welcoming businesses, and creating jobs. More taxes will hurt our economy, stress our [...]
Minnesota Taxes
The Anoka County Watchdog published a piece I wrote on Minnesota taxes. See the full text here: http://www.michellebensonforsenate.com/the-issues/taxes-in-minnesota/
