Health & Fitness
Aumann Pooh-Poohs O'Malley Flush Tax Increase
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Today's offering comes from Republican Del. Sue Aumann, who is not a fan of Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed increases to the so-called flush tax.
"The more you poo, the more it will cost you," Aumann said with a straight face.
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O'Malley outlined the need for the increases in his budget and his State of the State address today.
The plan calls for a doubling of the surcharge which currently runs the average household about $2.50 per month. The governor said he'd like to move from a flat-fee to one based on usage.
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Aumann said it's a tax Maryland residents will have a hard time escaping.
"What are you going to do, go to the mall to poo?" she said.
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