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March 2, 2010 Opinion 1
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A friend of mine, Terry Dillhyon, forwarded a very interesting video regarding what's being done about Health Care and one man's opinion of Congressional actions regarding it. I think that opinion reflects my own and that of many others of my readers. Lock and listen to Ray Stevens.
A friend of mine, Terry Dillhyon, forwarded a very interesting video regarding what's being done about Health Care and one man's opinion of Congressional actions regarding it. I think that opinion reflects my own and that of many others of my readers. Lock and listen to Ray Stevens.
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MAJOR ECONOMIC STUDY SAYS
AMENDMENT 4 "LIKELY TO COST 267,247 FLORIDA JOBS"
AMENDMENT 4 "LIKELY TO COST 267,247 FLORIDA JOBS"
Florida Business and Labor leaders come together to oppose amendment; officially launch "No on 4" campaign (Tallahassee, FL - January 26, 2010) Florida business, civic and labor leaders gathered in Tallahassee on Tuesday to hear the report of a top Florida economist showing that Amendment 4 - a proposed change to the state constitution - would lead to heavy job loss and higher costs for Floridians.
"The losses of Florida jobs under the 'Most Likely Scenario' are very high," reported Tony Villamil, economist for the Washington Economics Group, the organization that conducted the study.
"Amendment 4's passage will have potentially devastating consequences to Florida's economy at a time when the economic situation at both the state and national levels is uncertain and at a time when attracting new businesses to Florida is essential for the future recovery and prosperity of the state and its residents."
The study considers a "Modest" and a "Most Likely" economic impact scenario. The study does not predict a "Worst Under both scenarios, Florida's economic dynamism is lost. This would permanently impact the economic growth potential for Florida, causing a steady decline in the standard of living of all Florida residents. Further, permanently impacting employment and growth within major industries and job-generating activities.
"If you like the recession, you'll love Amendment 4," said Mark Wilson, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. "This amendment will cost jobs, hurt taxpayers and make it more expensive to live in Florida." In an unprecedented show of unity, labor and business leaders agreed to jointly oppose Amendment 4. "It's not too often that a union leader and a business leader agree on something," said Frank Ortis, President of the Florida State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. "But we can all see how much Amendment 4 would hurt Florida's working families. And we are working together to defeat it."
Ortis and Wilson serve together on the board of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy, Inc., the group formed to defeat Amendment 4. That organization is chaired by former South BayMayor and National League of Cities President Clarence Anthony.
(I got the above from the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter for March. Contact the GNCCC for more information or to join. If you have a business, you should support the GNCCC.)
"The losses of Florida jobs under the 'Most Likely Scenario' are very high," reported Tony Villamil, economist for the Washington Economics Group, the organization that conducted the study.
"Amendment 4's passage will have potentially devastating consequences to Florida's economy at a time when the economic situation at both the state and national levels is uncertain and at a time when attracting new businesses to Florida is essential for the future recovery and prosperity of the state and its residents."
The study considers a "Modest" and a "Most Likely" economic impact scenario. The study does not predict a "Worst Under both scenarios, Florida's economic dynamism is lost. This would permanently impact the economic growth potential for Florida, causing a steady decline in the standard of living of all Florida residents. Further, permanently impacting employment and growth within major industries and job-generating activities.
"If you like the recession, you'll love Amendment 4," said Mark Wilson, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. "This amendment will cost jobs, hurt taxpayers and make it more expensive to live in Florida." In an unprecedented show of unity, labor and business leaders agreed to jointly oppose Amendment 4. "It's not too often that a union leader and a business leader agree on something," said Frank Ortis, President of the Florida State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. "But we can all see how much Amendment 4 would hurt Florida's working families. And we are working together to defeat it."
Ortis and Wilson serve together on the board of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy, Inc., the group formed to defeat Amendment 4. That organization is chaired by former South BayMayor and National League of Cities President Clarence Anthony.
(I got the above from the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter for March. Contact the GNCCC for more information or to join. If you have a business, you should support the GNCCC.)
