WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is calling President Barack Obama's handling of the economy "irresponsible," saying it will increase taxes and government debt. Jindal, who may challenge Obama in 2012, is giving the Republican Party's response to the president's speech to Congress on Tuesday night.
In excerpts released early, Jindal says the way to lead is not to raise taxes, which he says puts more power in hands of Washington politicians.
He says the recently enacted stimulus bill will "grow the government, increase our taxes down the line, and saddle future generations with debt."
