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MO Looks for Federal Government Cash Injection

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Monday, November 17, 2008   

St. Louis, MO - It's no secret the Missouri economy is struggling, like that in most other states. Reports show if Missouri doesn't get a shot in the arm soon, the state will have to make deep cuts in infrastructure and services. When Congress goes back to work this week, members will take up a second economic stimulus package that includes fiscal relief for all states to help offset budget shortfalls.

Andrew Nicholas, with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, says now is the time for the federal government to show up for the Show-Me State.

"When you talk about states cutting spending, not only are they cutting health care, education and services, but they’re also laying off workers and canceling contracts with businesses that take part in the economy."

If Missouri is forced to make budget cuts, adds Nicholas, it can't respond to the rising need for health care and other services that become in higher demand as unemployment rises.

"Now is definitely the time for the federal government to provide fiscal relief for states. Without aid from the federal government, families in Missouri are likely to face deep cuts in health care, education, programs for the elderly and disabled, and many more."

The stimulus package proposed for the states would include extended unemployment and more federal dollars for health care. Missouri unemployment is at 6.5 percent; that's one full percent from this time last year, while state revenue is down one percent. Critics of the stimulus package say it will mean increased taxes.

Three economic budget summits will be held throughout the state, Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, to review the state's budget outlook and to study long-term solutions for Missouri's fiscal health. More information is available at www.mobudget.org.



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