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Rand Paul supports adding to the national debt if it also means slashing the tax rate for corporate America. If it means paying for health care for ailing 9/11 first responders? That, the Republican from Kentucky has decided, is when enough if enough.
On Wednesday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) asked the Senate for unanimous consent to reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, which offers compensation to 9/11 survivors and first responders who have filed claims relating to various health problems they have experienced as a result of the attacks. Paul objected, citing the the rising national deficit and saying the spending should be offset by cuts elsewhere.
It has long been my feeling that we need to address our massive debt in this country, he said. We have a $22 trillion debt. Were adding debt at about $1 trillion a year. Therefore, any new spending that we are approaching, any new program that is going to have the longevity of 70 or 80 years should be offset by cutting spending that is less valuable. We should at least be having this debate.
Pauls objection forces the Senate to go through more procedural steps and votes to pass the compensation bill, but it appears the measure will still ultimately pass. A statement from Pauls staff said his plan is not ultimately to block the aid, but to make sure its offset by spending cuts elsewhere.
Senator Paul is not blocking anything. He is simply seeking to pay for it. As with any bill, Senator Paul always believes it needs to be paid for. Senator Paul is simply offering an amendment, which other senators support, to pay for this legislation, the statement read.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/rand-paul-tax-cuts-for-corporations-can-add-to-the-deficit-but-9-11-victim-relief-shouldnt-860258/
Does he have any other neighbors who will kick his ass?
watoos
(7,142 posts)Keeping the brush cleared in his yard.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,595 posts)This explains why he (and every other Senate Repuke) voted in favor of giving corporations and the top 1% huge tax cuts without any concern about how the cuts would be paid for.
Hypocrites!
irisblue
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