Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE, S-223
Salem, Oregon 97301
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Michael Gay
January
12, 2009 503.986.1950
Ferrioli responds to
Governor’s
State of the State
Salem, OR – Senate Republican Leader Ted
Ferrioli (R-John Day) issued the following response to the Governor’s
State of the State address:
“The most important thing we will do this session
is foster and create jobs by reducing the cost of government and giving
working families relief from taxes and fees. If we do that, there is
reason for tremendous hope for Oregon’s future.
“It is clear from the Governor’s address that
this session will be about two different philosophies. The Democrats
believe the way to create jobs is to continue the epic growth of
government. They want to tax, borrow and spend until every credit card is
maxed out.
“The Republicans see it differently. Government
spending has grown without check for too long. The Democrats have created a
behemoth with an insatiable appetite – at the expense of working
class Oregonians and small businesses. Now is that time to trim
down – to reduce the cost of state government, to invest in critical
priorities and eliminate non-essentials.
“A lean and efficient government will reduce the
burden on Oregon families and small businesses so they can thrive. We need
to trim government excesses so we can protect and create local, lasting
jobs while funding critical programs for seniors and at-risk Oregonians.”
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