Update:
Thought I would share this last email.
Dear Friend,
Thank you for contacting me about reforming our nation's tax policies and
restoring fiscal responsibility. I agree strongly that we need to reduce the
tax burden on middle class families while taking the tough steps needed to make
sure that the federal government lives within its means.
The advancement of individual opportunity – the chance for everyone to join the
middle class, regardless of birth – is basic to both the history of our
country, and to our economy. We believe that there’s a place for every
American's dream, and our tax structure must help people reach their goals by
rewarding work, rewarding companies that play by the rules and keep jobs here
in America, and supporting economic growth.
I’ve introduced detailed proposals to make our tax code favor work instead of
just wealth, to help homeowners and seniors, and to simplify tax filings so
that millions of Americans can do their taxes in less than five minutes. Under
my plans, working families will get a tax credit of up to $1,000; low- and
middle-income homeowners will get tax relief, and seniors who make less than
$50,000 per year will pay no income tax at all.
And I’ll pay for these proposals by eliminating special interest loopholes,
corporate tax breaks that serve no national interest, and tax havens, because
we can’t leave a legacy of debt to our children and grandchildren. To learn
more about my plans and read my tax fairness speech, please click here:
http://www.barackobama.com/2007/09/18/remarks_of_senator_barack_obam_25.php Instead of honoring that core American value – opportunity for all – we've had
a system in Washington where our laws and regulations have carved out
opportunities for the few. I will restore fairness to this system so that the
government collects the revenue it needs to operate without penalizing people
who are working hard to realize their own American dream. You may have also
heard false rumors about my tax plans. To read and help spread the truth,
please click here:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/invite/obamaandtaxes Thank you again for contacting me.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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