From Richard Douglas For U.S. Senate - Maryland 2012

 

Douglas Urges Common Sense Before Imposing yet Another Tax

Richard Douglas, candidate for U.S. Senator, noted that the Maryland General Assembly's House Ways and Means Committee is holding hearings today on a "Luxury  Surcharge" tax that would affect boat, airplane and other vehicle owners.

"The Annapolis tax-a-thon marches on," said Douglas. "Here's another ill-conceived attempt coming out of Annapolis to thwart the progress of yet another key Maryland industry," said Richard Douglas.  "With soaring fuel costs, and a gas tax hike still on the table, this is the last thing Maryland's marine industry needs right now."

"I would urge our legislators in both Annapolis and Washington to stop harming businesses and look for ways to reduce government spending."

While voicing strong support for federalism in America, Douglas noted that Sen. Ben Cardin consistently hides behind the principle to avoid breaking ranks with Governor O'Malley and his anti-worker circles in Annapolis.  

Said Douglas, "Federalism should not become an excuse for dereliction of duty.  Cardin should support efforts to reduce taxes on Marylanders, and he should loudly oppose O'Malley's efforts to raise them."

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Background:

Ways and Means Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/billfile/hb1345.htm

Boating Trade publication synopsis:http://www.boatingindustry.com/news/2012/03/08/maryland-bill-would-add-boat-luxury-tax/