I've been researching the state of our state today and saw that Connecticut has lost 7,100 jobs this fiscal year. October preliminary estimates show that only 3,600 jobs were lost.
The state comptroller points out that the rate of job loss is accelerating, and for many, that is scary.
I wonder if President-elect Obama will really save the day? What will it take for Connecticut, and the nation, to bounce back? Have you or your place of employment had to deal with layoffs?
If you are willing to share your story, please do. At the very least, in uncertain times, readers of Political Potpourri should know that they are not the only ones wondering what the future will hold.
The economy and unemployment rates are hot topics -- topics, I personally, wish we didn't have to talk about. But the problems are there, and we have to deal with them. So, let this blog serve as a place in cyber space where people can help one another by offering advice and trading stories.
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Thank you, Amanda, for introducing a great topic for discussion. I firmly believe in the strategy that McCain & Palin were advocating---lower taxes, especialy for businesses, in order to stimulate business growth, and thereby, employment. I believe that taxes should never be increased in a slumping economy. Obama says he won't raise taxes on small businesses and the middle class, and I truly hope he sticks to his promise. However, the money for all his programs will need to come from somewhere.
I guess if all else fails, we'll be embracing Obama's "spread the wealth" concept whereby those of us with jobs will be supporting those who don't.
I think many feel the way you do about raising taxes. But you are right, the money needs to come from somewhere. Some state lawmakers are talking about scrutinizing programs and initiatives to see what is truly necessary and to see if they can recognize some savings. I guess it remains to be seen whether that will actually happen. Would you like to see that? Do you think it would happen?
I really hope that programs are scrutinized to see what is necessary and what is not. I also hope the new administration goes a step further and evaluates the effectiveness of programs--in this way, maybe some can be restructured to serve the people better.
It will be very interesting to see how the next 4 years unfold.
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