Economy
Long Island is going through very difficult economic times. Unfortunately, President Obama’s stimulus legislation (H.R. 1) and budget (S.Con.Res. 13) will actually worsen the situation. We need legislation which will focus on infrastructure spending for bridges, tunnels and highways and tax cuts for middle income families and small businesses. The stimulus bill, which was rushed through for a vote without an opportunity to read it, only allocates 9.4% to infrastructure and 18% for new tax relief. It makes absolutely no sense to raise taxes during a recession when we should be trying to provide incentives and create jobs. Combine the large tax increases in the New York State budget with the increases in the President’s budget and a devastating impact will be felt on Long Island. I will continue my fight for tax relief and oppose unnecessary spending.
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Rep. King Speaks at 9/11 Health Rally – Supports legislation providing medical benefits to emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers who responded during 9/11. View Video
Federal Protective Service (FPS) Not Ready to Secure Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial – Rep. King questions a witness from the FPS on securing the federal buildings that will be involved in the KSM trial in NYC. View Video
Rep. King Calls for Complete Ft. Hood Investigation – Joins members of Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. View Video
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