McConnell to Congress: Take caution before spending taxpayers' money
March 5, 2009 by Personal Liberty News Desk
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has warned Congress not to rush plans for an early 2009 stimulus package, in order to avoid "wasting" taxpayers’ money.
His comments come after one of President-elect Barack Obama’s advisers said that the total cost of an economic stimulus plan could reach $775 billion.
McConnell suggested that instead of immediate consideration, any proposals should be considered for at least a week by Congress and the public due to its enormous price tag.
"As a result, it will require tough scrutiny and oversight. Taxpayers, already stretched to the limit, deserve nothing less," he said.
Meanwhile, Representative John Boehner has also urged Democrats to be cautious about pork-barrel spending during these challenging times.
As an alternative to Obama’s plan to spend on infrastructure, Boehner has suggested increasing the child tax credit for families and cutting the capital gains, small business and corporate taxes.
Democrats said that a stimulus package will be a priority during Obama’s first 100 days in office.
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