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Economy Plank

County: Skagit

Whereas the Public Debt of the United States stands at $5 trillion, $9 trillion if Intergovernmental debt and debt of individuals is included, AndWhereas there is little noticeable intervention on behalf of the Government under provisions provided by the World Trade Organization to restrict trade for economic reasons as well as the fact that free trade is not benefiting the people of the United States nor other Nations,
AndWhereas the National Unemployment Rate has been at 5.0% as of December 2007 with little projection for this number to decrease, AndWhereas the massive influx upon the American Services Industry by Foreign entities which have less respect for their employees has come to a point where it is considered "dumping", having a negative affect on domestic industry overall, AndWhereas there is little respect for the inferred employment rights of individuals of purchased companies,
AndWhereas the immediate termination of employment offers a variety of international competition,
AndWhereas for every job taken overseas, there is less likelihood that an individual will pay the government as much income tax; lower wages and poor working conditions from out-of-Country services drive down the wage in this Country as well as the fact that more jobs out of the Country means there is more domestic competition, which will also drive down wages,
Now, Therefore, Let it be further Resolved that the American Government will create a tariff on services being offered by foreign software and telecommunications industries that are held by a lower standard then that of this Nation, as well as creating a tariff on all sweatshop-imported items to increase domestic competitiveness.Now, Therefore, Let it Be Resolved that the United States of America shall protect the employment rights of individuals who are members of a purchased company: The purchasing company shall only be able to terminate the employment of less then 10% of the purchased company's workforce for a 365-day period.

Submitted by: Ryan M. & Eric T.