Clinton unveils fiscal plan in Calif. - San Diego Union Tribune- California News
Reflecting on San Diego's proximity to the border, she also spoke briefly about her goal of comprehensive immigration reform, which includes stronger border enforcement and a process for people to become legal residents and eventually U. Clinton chose to deliver her economic address in California rather than one of the more immediate nomination battlegrounds, Nevada or South Carolina, because the state has been hit with some of the nation's highest foreclosure rates. But with the credit and mortgage crisis, along with rising gas prices, health insurance and college tuition costs, the issue has soared to the top of the campaign agenda in recent weeks. Edwards said the $25 billion would help states cover unemployment and health insurance costs for workers who lose their jobs, create a fund to help families avoid home foreclosures and invest in developing clean energy sources to create jobs. If the $40 billion tax cut becomes necessary, Clinton said, she would pay for it by repealing the portion of President Bush's tax cut that goes to wealthy Americans – the favorite target of Democratic presidential candidates to pay for their wish lists. It’s also nice to be with so many people who care so deeply about the future of this country,” Hillary Rodham Clinton said at last night’s packed fundraiser in Bonita, where she also spoke about her goal of comprehensive immigration reform. More California News
