Message From Oregon Democrats: It’s Not Our Fault and We Need to Increase Taxes
The news headlines over the past couple of weeks chronicle the dismal outlook for Oregon’s current and future economic climate. With over 160,000 private sector jobs lost, another 40,000 plus new entrants to the workforce unable to find jobs and record home foreclosures, Oregonians didn’t need more bad news.
Michelle Cole, Oregonian reported:
“Budget cuts ordered by Gov. Ted Kulongoski will soon hit home for thousands of Oregonians: The Department of Human Services has started notifying seniors and people with disabilities that the state can no longer afford the services they receive.
“. . . Approximately 2,400 letters were mailed Thursday to Oregonians who get more than 20 hours per month of state-paid in-home help, such as bathing or preparing meals.
"’We are sorry to tell you that those services will end on July 31, 2010,’ the letter says. ‘The reason for this change is that Oregon's poor economy has resulted in reduced dollars for important public programs.’"
