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December 15, 2009

Statement from Lee Zeldin

Candidate for New York State Senate 3rd SD

Today, Senator Brian X. Foley finally admitted he was wrong when he cast the deciding vote to pass the MTA Payroll Tax. During his announcement today of his intention to introduce legislation to reduce the MTA Payroll Tax, the voters of the 3rd Senatorial District witnessed one of the most clumsy and amateurish flip flops in the history of New York state politics.

Just a few months ago, Senator Foley cast THE deciding vote to pass the MTA Payroll Tax. That now, only months later, he wants to reduce the tax that he himself imposed --is an insult to the voters of the 3rd Senatorial District. I find it difficult to believe that, after today, the Senator expects to be taken seriously. His actions are a vivid reminder why voters all across Long Island are fed up with the current government in Albany.

Senator Foley owes the constituents of the 3rd Senatorial District answers to 4 questions:

Was he also wrong to impose new taxes on personal income, health insurance, LIPA bills, small businesses, drivers licenses, hospitals, non-profit organizations, fishing, beer and bottled water?

Was he also wrong to eliminate the STAR Rebate?

Will Senator Foley also introduce legislation to repeal or reduce his new taxes on personal income, health insurance, LIPA bills, small businesses, drivers licenses, hospitals, non-profit organizations, fishing, beer and bottled water?

Will Senator Foley also introduce legislation to reinstate the STAR Rebate?

Today's flip flop by Senator Foley reminds voters of the 3rd Senatorial District why we need new leadership in Albany.