Thread: 41 US States Face Bankruptcy In 2009

Tax the Rich! State Budget Crisis Deepens: Humanitarian Crisis Emerges

by Shamus Cooke
Global Research, December 6, 2008

Social catastrophes are poorly expressed by statistics. A recent study by The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities revealed that 41 states are facing severe budget shortfalls for 2009. Some states are worse off than others, with California ($31.7 billion) and Florida ($5.1 billion) leading the deficit pack. In all, the 41 states are currently facing a $71.9 billion budget shortfall. The key word here is “currently,â€

I am seriously beginning to wonder if any of the elected officials have a clue what a balanced budget means. From now on that is the first question to be asked of any candidate and their appointees.

These deficits have already transcended the computer screen of the statistician into real suffering of the most vulnerable sections of society. In dozens of states across the country, vital services are being cut to the elderly, disabled, the poor, and recently unemployed. Teachers are being cut from schools and tuitions are rising. Workers from state construction sites are being laid off, while social service employees suffer a similar fate. Non profits are closing their doors.

Shut off the HUD Housing and Welfare Payments to the Illegal Alien Hoard NOW, among other things as well

I refuse, absolutly rufuse to pay another RED cent for the crimes committed by these people and Endorced by criminal politicians

It is far past time to charge politicians for FRAUD, Waste and Abuse of Tax Payer Funds

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