Senator Tom Carper

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

Some of my Republican colleagues like to say that the dire straits so many states find themselves in is a result of "poor management." Again: not true. Fiscally responsible, well-managed states like Delaware with substantial rainy day funds are feeling the strain. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 4, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

It shouldn't be a surprise. The costs of addressing COVID-19 have exploded. Meanwhile, tourism has halted. Income tax revenues have fallen as unemployment has shot up. Sales tax collections and revenue from gas taxes and tolls have dried up. That would leave any state in the red — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 4, 2020

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Senator Tom Carper @SenatorCarper

As a former State Treasurer and a recovering Governor, I'd like to remind my colleagues that, unlike the federal government, states actually have to balance their budgets and start their new fiscal years on time. Those of us in Washington would be wise to follow suit. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 4, 2020