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Dear Republican Leader,
With all going at the Capitol and the Senate Contest trial, I wanted to
update you on several important items.
Budget Battle Update
For the past several weeks the DFL legislators have been quick to
criticize Gov. Pawlenty's budget proposal while at the same time offering
no plan of their own. This past weekend, two DFL legislators came forward
to admit something we've already known; their plan involves tax increases.
On Saturday, Rep. Ann Lenczewski said, "I have to tell you that,
you know, we haven't gone public with this and we've gotten a lot of flak
for it. But there is no doubt that the Minnesota House will be proposing
revenue to solve the deficit," and "So, I know that you
understand the need for progressive taxation, we will be getting to that
point." In Monday's Pioneer Press, Sen. Tarryl Clark said, "The
question isn't whether we'll raise taxes. The question is how we'll raise
taxes." (Bill Salisbury, "In Next Two Weeks, Pawlenty, Democrats
To Pitch Plans For Fixing $4.6 Billion Shortfall," Pioneer Press,
March 9, 2009)
To fight these tax increases, we must get the word out that in this
economic climate, Minnesotans cannot afford another tax increase. The best
things we can do are write letter to the editor, call into talk radio, and
comment on blogs and news websites. We must stand up and let our voices be
heard.
US Senate Recount Update
The Senate Contest trial continues this week, with Team Franken in the
second week of presenting its arguments. Last week Team Franken petitioned
the Minnesota Supreme Court to grant Al Franken an election certificate,
allowing Franken to be seated in the US Senate. In a 5-0 decision, the Minnesota
Supreme County denied Team Franken's petition. Team Franken is set to rest
its case this week.
As the contest continues, please support the effort by writing letters
to the editor, calling into radio shows or posting on blogs.
BPOU Conventions
We have had a successful first week of conventions so far. Please
remember to forward the names and contact information for your BPOU's newly
elected leadership and State Central members to your BPOU's Field Staff.
Sincerely,
Ron Carey
State Chair
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