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Mitt Romney vetos budget item that would keep jobs in MAJune 27, 2004 The 2005 budget for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contained a line iitem that would require all companies contracted to do work for the Commonwealth keep the jobs in Massachusetts:
SECTION 21. The first paragraph of section 54 of said chapter 7, as appearing in the 2002 Official Edition, is herby amended by inserting after paragraph (1) the following paragraph:--Governor Romney is on the record stating that he is very concerned about outsourcing, and that he wants to stop the flow of jobs out of the Commonwealth:
"I am very concerned about outsourcing. The reality of today's business climate is that a growing number of companies are sending their best jobs out of state. Whether it's the loss of one job or 100,000 jobs, it's a very real issue for all of us. These common sense initiatives will help slow outsourcing and speed up insourcing."However, Governor Romney seems to have reversed his earlier commitment to creating jobs for the citizens of Massachussets. He vetoed the outsourcing line item. "Offshore Outsourcing WHAT CAN YOU DO TO KEEP JOBS IN MA?Romney's veto is not the final word on this line item. The line item can still be overturned by the state legislature. The legislature needs to hear from the citizens of the Commonwealth so that they understand the people want a ban on outsourcing state contracts to foreign countries.The House leadership, in particular Tom Finneran, decides which items will be taken up for a veto override vote. If the House passes the override, the Senate will have to vote on it as well. It is vital that you call, write, and/or email your state representative. Go to this link: http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php
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