Back Quote by Rob Portman
“This is his solution: He said all we need to do is take your tax dollars, send them to Washington, have Washington take out its cut, having Washington then send it back to the states, have the states then go out and hire public employees. Does that make sense to you? Is that how to get the economy moving?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing, 2013
He proposes a tax‑revenue recycling scheme where federal and state governments exchange funds to fund public employment, claiming it will boost the economy.
In simple terms: A plan to move tax money through Washington to hire workers.
Key Takeaway
Consider the efficiency of bureaucratic fund transfers.
Themes
tax policy
government spending
economy
public employment
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- federal budget
- public sector hiring
- economic recovery
Key Concepts
fiscal stimulus
intergovernmental finance
Questions to Reflect On
- Is moving money through multiple layers effective?
- What are the costs of such transfers?
A Different Perspective
The scheme may create administrative overhead and delays.
