[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6876-H6877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  LONG ISLANDERS SUBSIDIZING SPENDING

  (Mr. LaLOTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaLOTA. Mr. Speaker, for far too long, Long Islanders have paid 
much more in taxes to both Washington and Albany than we have received 
back in investments.
  Published recently, the Long Island Regional Planning Council's 2023 
Balance of Payments comparison highlights this disparity--a Long 
Island-D.C. deficit of $26 billion; and a Long Island-New York State 
deficit of $15 billion.
  Mr. Speaker, addressing this injustice where Long Islanders subsidize 
Albany's and Washington's bloated spending is vitally important to my 
constituents.
  To right this wrong, Albany lawmakers must implement judicious 
spending cuts and reduce income taxes, while at the same time providing 
proper investments in Long Island's infrastructure and schools.
  Here in Washington, Congress must increase the State and local tax 
deduction cap. By increasing the cap, Congress can make a substantial 
impact on lowering the cost for all New Yorkers.
  The collaboration between State and Federal entities on these 
comprehensive measures is crucial for securing a brighter and more 
prosperous future for Long Islanders.

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