Restoring Sound Fiscal Policies in Washington

Whereas, Hurricane Katrina not only took a devastating toll on human life in the Gulf Coast region, but also has created tremendous financial hardship on its survivors,

and Whereas, the Republican Administration and Congress have chosen to prioritize tax cuts for wealthy Americans over investing in domestic infrastructure and support programs,

and Whereas, the Republicans catered to large banks by passing a bankruptcy bill that makes it more difficult for average Americans to file for bankruptcy protection in their time of need, and the bill takes effect in October 2005;

Therefore, be it Resolved that the Santa Clara County Democratic Party urges Congress and the President to provide families and small business facing bankruptcy because of Hurricane Katrina with relief from requirements of the new bankruptcy law that may impose adverse consequences, and to ultimately change the law so that average Americans will have the ability to recover from financial disasters,

and Therefore, be it Further Resolved that the Santa Clara County Democratic Party supports Democrats in Congress who are fighting against further tax cuts, such as the repeal of the Estate Tax, and will work to elect a Democratic Congress in 2006 that will restore sound and responsible fiscal and monetary policies in Washington.

Approved by SCCDCC Executive Board, September 15, 2005