Why are we cutting services to disabled individuals to balance the budget deficit?
There has got to be a better way! Governor Easleys budget is only a starting point for the General Assembly which will return May 28th to begin its own budget deliberations. But the leadership has stated that, like the Governor, they do not intend to raise taxes to address the states budget crisis but will look at budget cuts. The reason? There is a belief that the public does not want tax increases and that those at the receiving end of the cuts arent politically powerful and thus are relatively “safe” to take funds from. We need to change that belief! Legislators need to hear that we have had enough! Further cuts are not acceptable, especially when there has been no serious consideration of raising revenues. Legislators need to know that we will not be taken advantage of again. Come to Raleigh on Tuesday, June 4th for Coalition 2001 Legislative Rally Day. The schedule of events is below. We need a large turnout of people telling legislators not to cut services, consider other options
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