Posted on 06/19/2004 2:33:05 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats on Saturday called on Republicans to join them in an effort to curb the shipping of American jobs abroad.
"It's a shame when the White House's top economic advisor says outsourcing of American jobs is inevitable, or even that it benefits our economy," Rep. Nick Lampson of Texas said in the Democrats weekly radio address.
"Americans know our country gains when we export American goods -- not American jobs."
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives this week proposed their "American Jobs Plan," similar to one by the party's presumptive presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites) of Massachusetts.
It would eliminate tax breaks that encourage firms to send jobs abroad, help prepare Americans for emerging technologies, and provide a tax credit for creation of U.S. jobs.
Democrats hope the plan boosts the economy as well as their chances to win back control of the now narrowly Republican-led House.
Said Lampson: "It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats to enact a jobs plan that keeps American jobs in America and ensures that America remains the world's foremost land of opportunity."
More Democrat desperation.
U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidate John Kerry (news - web sites) speaks to voters in this June 18, 2004 file photo. Democrats on June 19, 2004 called on Republicans to join them in an effort to curb the shipping of American jobs abroad. 'It's a shame when the White House's top economic advisor says outsourcing of American jobs is inevitable, or even that it benefits our economy,' Rep. Nick Lampson of Texas said in the Democrats weekly radio address. (Mannie Garcia/Reuters)
The last few days have been very trying for the 'Rats..lol
Higher taxes + higher minimum wage + stricter regulation = more jobs.
Welcome to Democrat World.
AP photos from Yahoo
The income tax is killing the economy. Abolish all corporate, excise, and other taxes, eliminate all loopholes and deductions, and implement a strict 20% flat income tax in which single fliers get a $4,000 exemption ($8,000 for married couples), then a tidal wave of jobs will be created.
Dubya's been shooting himself in the foot for 3½ years and handed them the issue on a silver platter.
Kerry's too stupid to know what to do with it.
Without a Perot or PJB in the running, there'll be no substantive debate on this issue.
Don't forget to add open borders and taxpayer subsidies NOT to work to that magic formula.
Ugh, you again.
Poor JFnK.
Fulfilling my prediction of lack of substantive debate.
Job churn, fueled by deficit spending and shifting the workforce to the less productive service sector.
Hey, we'll have none of those racist poems around here. We might get sued like SW airlines did. Although the case was thrown out, wasn't it. Disregard. Carry on...
What a joke. They had years to come up with good jobs plans. America prospered despite Democrats...not because of them. They failed. Why else would America keep the Congress in Republican hands for 10+ years?
A year ago I lost my job to offshoring. I will vote for Bush even though I have not found work. I'm working hard to get my teaching credential so I can become employeed as a teacher this fall.
The fact that I lost my $70,000 a year job to India is upsetting but I would NEVER vote Democrat! Never.
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