Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Schieffer just released this statement on the Unemployment Fund crisis that current governor Rick Perry got us into because of his political games.
The disaster continues to deepen around the unemployment fund. Last week, the Department of Labor said Texas ranked 51st in unemployment benefits. This week, reports are emerging in the media that Texas may have to borrow $2 billion from the federal government to meet unemployment fund obligations. Governor Perry turned down $555 million in stimulus money that would not have had to be repaid. The governor’s failure to take the stimulus money will mean that fewer people will get help and business will have to pay more in unemployment taxes. Less help with more taxes is a record only Governor Perry could be proud of.
