This morning, the Douglas County Democrats issued a press release in support of the proposed contract between the City of Omaha and Firefighters Local 385. Below are some talking points for the contract. The proposed [...]

We need a balanced approach that asks the very wealthiest and special interests to pay their fair share as well, and we believe the American people agree. We’re talking about getting rid of tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires; tax breaks for oil companies who are making some of their largest profits ever, hedge fund managers who pay lower tax rates than teachers and fire fighters, and corporate jet owners who get special tax breaks commercial airlines don’t get. These tax breaks don’t contribute to our economic growth, and it’s time to end them if we are serious about our deficits. [Read More...]

Rather than taking responsibility for the tough decisions needed to reduce our deficits, Republicans including Nebraska’s own Lee Terry, have made it clear they would prefer to”Duck, Dodge, and Cover.” Their reckless, irresponsible plan would threaten both short-term economic recovery and long-term competitiveness. It would likely lead to spending cuts that look like the Medicare-killing Ryan plan on steroids. [Read More...]