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IOA Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 Indian Valley Record McClintock focuses on government debt M. Kate West Chester Editor chesternews@plu masnews.com Congressman Tom McClin- tock held a townhall meeting Sept. 10 in Chester where dis- cussion centered on the feder- al budget, President Obama's proposed jobs plan and basic constitutional expectations. "We are working on poli- cies that were begun in anoth- er administration, but it is important to understand that government cannot infuse dollars into an economy that it has taken from the same economy," McClintock said. He said income transfers never stimulate any economy; decisions are being made on He Fast spoke about the dif- political, not economic, con- ferent components of the pro- siderations. posed jobs plan. "It is like robbing Peter to pay Paul. Eventually Peter has a dollar less than need- ed," he said. He also said what people don't see in statistics or re- ported surveys are the lost or destroyed jobs from • the dol. lars taken out of the economy. "They say it is the worst re- cession, but I have seen an equally severe recession in re- cent times that had lost jobs and lines around the gas pumps: We ,tend to forget because it was over relatively soon. Ronald Reagan said gov- ernment wasn't the answer and he was right," McClintock said. He continued to talk about other troubled times and high unemployment under past ad- ministrations. "Any Democrats here? Look at Bill Clinton's administra- tion and where he said this is the era to reduce federal spending. His result was 3 percent, better than President Reagan's, and allowed for a healthy federal surplus. "George Bush did the oppo- site and increased entitlement programs. All Obama did was double clown on those same policies," McClintock added. 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I see another 18 months of tough times before we enter an era of expansion and pros- perity," he said A Lake Almanor resident said, "As a voter I am dis- mayed at the way the Senate is acting." McClintock said the Senate also embarrassed him. "The House has sent two plans: the Ryan Plan in April and Cut, Cap and Balance in July. Both plans would have made the country solvent," he said. "Even ff the Senate had passed either, I expect the president would have vetoed the plans." He said the federal govern- ment has not passed a budget in three years and likened the trouble with budgets to a per- son who has racked up tremendous credit card debt. When asked whether or not the president had submitted a budget he replied, "Yes, but it was defeated 97-0 in the Sen- ate because it didn't balance and would have racked up an- other trillion dollars in debt." He said there is no solution to our budget crisis unless spending is•under control. Another resident expressed concern about the hidden dol- lars, those that will have to be paid for sooner or later. "Just to put it all in perspec. rive, look at the roughly $2 tril- lion increase in the debt limit. A family of four now has a $28,000 debt set on the family. You will have to repay this money from your future taxes. "Congratulations- you just bought a new car you can't drive but have to make payments on," he said. Another attendee talked about the $477 billion pro- posed in President Obama's jobs bill and said, "I would like to ask you not to do tax cuts. Put the money back into infrastructure and teachers." McClintock said he doesn't know whether or not this will work; he hasn't seen a plan. He also said, "The Congres- sional Budget Office couldn't comment either because they don't rate speeches. "I don't believe in using general funds for infrastruc. ture projects. I don't believe the people in Plumas County should pay the cost for a new street in Detroit. I believe the users, like those of electric companies, should pay the improvements," he said. ': One gentleman questioned, "Why aren't the rich creating jobs?" McClintock said, "I believe two individuals who make a trade based on what is mutu- ally beneficial create the pros- perity. Like someone buying a cup of coffee. You tell me my cup of coffee is worth more then your dollar. That is the freedom of commerce." Another resident ques- tioned, "How do we get con- trol back to the local level? "People have told the state and federal government to stop spending and they keep on blatantly doing this in front of our face," the resident said. "What is going on is the great debate. It is not happen- ing in Washington, it is hap- pening around our country," McClintock said. He then talked about how important it is to respond to blogs, write to elected officials and attend townhall and other types of meetings where indi- vidual voices can be heard. "This Sept. 19 Sheriff Hag- wood will be testifying about the United States Forest Ser- vice at a congressional hear- ing in Sacramento. His ac- tions regarding the travel management plan have sent a powerful message to Wash- in&ton," McClintock said. A self-identified Vietnam vet spoke about the oath of of- rice taken by all elected offi- cials. "When elected they vow to support and defend the Con- stitution of America yet they work constantly to change it." McClintock said, "We have many rights you are born with that are not granted by government. The right to bear arms to protect yourself, the right to raise your family or to meet with persons of your choosing; inalienable rights." He then talked about the preservation of those rights. r