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Issue Position: Issues

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2014
Issues: Business and Consumers Taxes Economy and Fiscal

Challenges facing the state:

One of the weakest economy's in the country
Stagnant job growth
Many people and businesses leaving the state
Huge unfunded Pension and Health Care obligations
High taxes
Unsustainable state spending
Unfriendly to Businesses

Connecticut needs to find its path to economic prosperity:

Advance policies that will reduce taxes
Minimize government spending
Take initiatives to address debt obligation
Programs and policies for long term job creation


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