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In This
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cynthia.davis@house.mo.gov
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Takin’
Care of Business Here is the definition of an
economist: Dictionary.com
Unabridged (v 1.1)
- e·con·o·mist: 1. A
specialist in economics. 2. A thrifty or frugal person. According to dictionary.com, I am an economist.
You don’t have to be an economist to be a state representative, but
it sure does help. Owning my own business helps also. The
retailers are the first to know when the economy is going well or when it
is
struggling. I can feel a difference in my business
when the gas prices go up as well as when they go
down.
People are also sensitive to sales tax. Some
of the newer shopping plazas in our area have an additional layer of tax
placed on sales for several years into the future. You might call
this planned blight. Some people are aware of the taxes added to
their purchases and will not shop at stores where they are charged higher
sales tax rates than what is standard in our
area. When I was on the O’Fallon Board of Aldermen, we
debated adding a transient tax to motel rooms. The mayor said people
wouldn’t notice. I said they would. Even though the tax passed
without my support, I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did all I
could to make O’Fallon a place where people could sleep without feeling
gouged by taxes. Governments tend to have an insatiable appetite for
more money. We can all learn to live on less unless you are funded
by taxpayers. Some people think it is okay to tax businesses
because they believe that business can pass the costs on to the
consumer. However, local taxes have been a big part of fueling the
increases of internet purchasing because people usually don’t have to pay
sales tax if they acquire goods from other states. This creates a
perverse incentive for people to send their dollars out of The reason we have lost so many manufacturing jobs
to foreign countries is directly related to our tax structure.
Manufacturing companies discovered they can save on real estate taxes,
equipment taxes, and payroll taxes if they manufacture goods in other
countries. Businesses are being financially rewarded for not keeping
jobs in our country. The blame rests on the philosophical proponents
of greater taxation. While looking for humor for the Capitol Report, I
came across this: Joe Average started the day early having set his
alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 a.m. While his coffee pot (MADE IN
CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG).
He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN
SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA). After cooking his breakfast in his new electric
skillet (MADE IN INDIA) he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO)
to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN
TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA) he got in his car (MADE IN GERMANY)
and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB. At the end of yet
another discouraging and fruitless day, Joe decided to relax for a while.
He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured himself a glass of wine
(MADE IN FRANCE) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then
wondered why he can't find a good paying job
in.....AMERICA..... It grieves me whenever a constituent tells me of
losing a job. However, the state legislature can work to make it
easier to operate a business in Here is a list of legislation I have sponsored or
cosponsored to help define our public policies in ways that will increase
our jobs and
benefit our economy: 2003 HJR15 HB235 2004 HJR49 2005 HB697 2006 HB1063 HJR48 2007 HB817 HB989 HJR8 HB621 HB1083 HJR24 2008 HB1644 HB1645 HB1955 HB2112 HB2290 HJR41 As you can see, I have been very busy trying to do
my part. Some of our difficulties in getting good legislation passed
stems from an incorrect understanding of how to really help ourselves make
new jobs and support policies that will allow businesses to stay in
Your
thoughts are important to me, so please let me know what you think about
jobs and taxes. You can send me your opinion by clicking
here:
Cynthia Davis. Bicycle
Race Rolls Through
O’Fallon
On September 13, the Tour of Missouri will roll
through O’Fallon. The Tour is the only sporting event that comes to
you, and you can be a frontline spectator along the route for free.
Depending on the speed of the race, riders are expected to enter O’Fallon
from 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For the specific route and estimated
time of arrival, click here: Stage 6 Course
Log. The stage will finish on the
banks of the Missouri River in historic The Tour of Missouri is a world-class event,
featuring four of the top ten cycling teams in the world and some of the
world’s top cyclists. It is the third most important bicycling race
in the For more information, go to http://www.tourofmissouri.com/ I’m
Standing Up for Moms
Rep.
In case you missed it last week, KSDK Channel 5
News interviewed me to discuss if mothers could make suitable elected
officials. Click here to view the video: KSDK
Video A Little
Bit of Humor… A write-in candidate
for president is proposing:
1.
We
immediately go into a two-year isolationist posture to straighten out the
country's attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will use the
“Wal-Mart” policy, “If we ain't got it, you don't need
it.” 2.
One
export will be allowed; Wheat. The world needs to eat. A bushel of
wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of
oil. 3.
Social
security will immediately return to its original state. If you
didn't put nuttin in, you ain't gettin nuttin out. Neither the
president nor any other politician will be able to touch it. 4.
Welfare; Checks will be
handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40-hour school week and the
successful completion of urinalysis and a passing
grade. 5.
All
foreign aid using American taxpayer money will
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