Dems put forth budget
For two months, Connecticut Democrats have criticized Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s biennial budget proposal. Thursday, she fought back.
“The Democrats’ budget almost defies description,” she said, referring to the proposal General Assembly Democrats released Thursday. “There are phantom budget cuts and astonishing tax increases. And they are borrowing — yes, borrowing — to close this year’s budget deficit. It’s as if they have just given up.”
The Democrats’ proposed budget for the next two fiscal years included increased taxes on corporations and those making $250,000 or more. But...
