Alternative to Selling National Forest Lands
WHEREAS our National Forest lands are a treasure for our country and its citizens; and
WHEREAS they are irreplaceable, are an integral part of our national identity, and should be protected as intended when set aside as National Forests; and
WHEREAS 300,000 acres of National Forest land is being considered for sale to raise $800 million for rural schools in 41 states; and
WHEREAS the need for education funding can be met by enforcing a 3% tax on federal contractors and closing a loophole in federal contracts by withholding that 3% up front on federal payments for goods and services delivered by private contractors; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Democrats (WCDCC) support Senators Max Baucus of Montana and Ron Wyden of Oregon in their plan that would raise $2.6 billion during the next 10 years by closing said tax loophole.
(Date Passed 04/08/2006 by Whatcom County Democrats)
