NH REP. SAYS THERE’S NO TAX INCREASES IN HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET. REALLY?


NH REP. SAYS THERE’S NO TAX INCREASES IN HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET. REALLY?
“…what is even more staggering is the fact an elected official isn’t even aware of $263 million dollars in increased taxes included in the budget.”
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(Manchester – April 4, 2013)  Yesterday, the Democrat-controlled New Hampshire House passed an $11 billion dollar budget. The House-passed budget would be a 10% increase in all funds, and a 4% increase in state general fund spending over the next two years at $2.7 billion.[1]

Within the budget are $263 million in increased taxes: increases in the Gas Tax and the Tobacco Tax, business tax audits and suspended tax reforms. However, when asked about these tax increases, newly-elected State Rep. William O’Neil actually says there are no tax increases in the House-passed budget.[2]

Video of Rep. William O’Neil can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/LNf6S5yzIgg

Derek Dufresne, spokesman for Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire, Inc, made the following statement:

“It is appalling that the New Hampshire House passed an irresponsible budget that relies primarily on higher taxes and more spending. Granite State families are already struggling, but what is even more staggering is the fact an elected official isn’t even aware of $263 million dollars in increased taxes included in it.

“Call Rep. William O’Neil at 603-644-5277 and let him know he’s wrong about the House-passed budget. Tell him it raises taxes on hard-working middle-class families and that we simply can’t afford it.”

Paid for by Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire

Teens Robbed of I-pod/Cell Phone

 

MANCHESTER, NH- On Monday, February 11, 2013, at about 6:30 PM, Manchester Police responded to a Clay Street address for a report of a robbery.  On arrival, they met with two 16 year old Manchester teens who reported they had been the victims of a robbery a short time earlier on Somerville Street, near Belmont Street.

 

According to the boys, they were walking in the area when they were approached by two men, one of whom demanded their belongings, indicating his companion had a gun, although no gun was observed.

 

One of the boys surrendered his I-pod Nano and Galaxy S3 cell phone and the men left.  They were last seen leaving the area as passengers in an older, dark colored 4-door sedan operated by a third individual who was possibly wearing a red sweatshirt.

 

The first suspect was described as a white male in his forties, about 6’3” tall with a slender build and dark “stubble” on his face.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored vest and a green “beanie” style hat.  The second man, alleged to have possessed a gun, was described as a clean-shaven white male in his forties with an average height and build.  He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt and khaki pants.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711.  Anonymous tips for cash rewards can be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.