Thursday, November 17, 2005
Press Release from House Dems Lowey and Slaughter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
From the offices of Nita Lowey (D - NY) and Louise Slaughter (D - NY)
November 17, 2005
HOUSE DEMOCRATS SUBMIT FISCALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUDGETS
The Democratic alternate budgets offer feasible solutions and sustainable plans for all Americans. We have clearly shown that the Democrats have a cohesive plan to offer various fiscally responsible options. The Democrats support the middle class of America, in stark opposition to the Republican's budget, which puts undue burdens on the middle class and rewards the small portion of the population that is already rich. We support our troops, veterans and their families.
Support for Military Personnel
The Democratic budget bolsters health care for military personnel and their families. Whereas, Republicans are hurting America's most patriotic citizens by cutting insurance benefits, reducing health care benefits and quality of life. They do not support military efficiency and they irresponsibly focus resources on short-term distractions to avoid fixing long-term problems. We must support the men and women who risk their lives to make America safe.
Protecting America
The Democratic budget recognizes that drilling in ANWR will degrade one of America's national treasures, and will not provide sufficient amounts of oil. We directly face the problem of dependence on foreign sources of fuel by supporting research into renewable energy sources, and technological innovation. We refuse to deprive future generations access to valuable resources.
AMT: American Middle-class Tax
The Democratic Budget addresses the Alternative Minimum Tax, which is a hidden tax on the hardworking American middle class. The Republican budget, by contrast, imposes this penalty on our hardworking constituents. CBO says this tax will affect one in five tax payers in the next five years with incomes as low as $34,000 for single filers, and $45,000 for couples in 2006 (USA Today). Particularly, this will hurt people who are married and have children.
Please contact House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi/Ed Takashima, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer/Adwoa Osei, Nita Lowey/Deborah Landis or Louise Slaughter/Lisa Walling with any questions.
From the offices of Nita Lowey (D - NY) and Louise Slaughter (D - NY)
November 17, 2005
HOUSE DEMOCRATS SUBMIT FISCALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUDGETS
The Democratic alternate budgets offer feasible solutions and sustainable plans for all Americans. We have clearly shown that the Democrats have a cohesive plan to offer various fiscally responsible options. The Democrats support the middle class of America, in stark opposition to the Republican's budget, which puts undue burdens on the middle class and rewards the small portion of the population that is already rich. We support our troops, veterans and their families.
Support for Military Personnel
The Democratic budget bolsters health care for military personnel and their families. Whereas, Republicans are hurting America's most patriotic citizens by cutting insurance benefits, reducing health care benefits and quality of life. They do not support military efficiency and they irresponsibly focus resources on short-term distractions to avoid fixing long-term problems. We must support the men and women who risk their lives to make America safe.
Protecting America
The Democratic budget recognizes that drilling in ANWR will degrade one of America's national treasures, and will not provide sufficient amounts of oil. We directly face the problem of dependence on foreign sources of fuel by supporting research into renewable energy sources, and technological innovation. We refuse to deprive future generations access to valuable resources.
AMT: American Middle-class Tax
The Democratic Budget addresses the Alternative Minimum Tax, which is a hidden tax on the hardworking American middle class. The Republican budget, by contrast, imposes this penalty on our hardworking constituents. CBO says this tax will affect one in five tax payers in the next five years with incomes as low as $34,000 for single filers, and $45,000 for couples in 2006 (USA Today). Particularly, this will hurt people who are married and have children.
Please contact House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi/Ed Takashima, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer/Adwoa Osei, Nita Lowey/Deborah Landis or Louise Slaughter/Lisa Walling with any questions.
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