April 16, 2008

On Tuesday, John McCain proposed a comprehensive plan for getting the economy back on track while implementing the reforms that will maintain America's economic strength for the 21st century. 

• John McCain outlined his vision for growing the economy and contrasted that vision with Senators Obama's and Clinton's plans to raise taxes, continue wasteful spending and isolate the United States from the global economy.

• Across this country, millions of American families are hurting.  They are concerned about the prospect of losing a job or a home and need help from our nation's leaders.

• Housing Crisis: John McCain has proposed a new "HOME Plan" to provide robust, timely and targeted help to those hurt by the housing crisis.  He has also called for a Justice Department task force to investigate wrongdoing in the mortgage industry.

• Student Loans: John McCain is proposing a student loan continuity plan that will coordinate policies with the states to keep the credit crunch from hurting college students.

• Middle Class Tax Cuts: John McCain will cut taxes on middle class families.  He will permanently repeal the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) saving a middle class family with children an average of over $2,700.  He will also double the personal exemption for dependents.

• Health Care Reform: John McCain has proposed comprehensive health care reform that will address rising costs and make the system more responsive to the needs of American families.

• John McCain will act quickly and decisively to meet today's economic challenges.  He will implement the reforms needed to promote the country's economic growth.

• John McCain believes we must act now to grow our economy both in the near-term and the long-term. 
  
  
• John McCain is prepared to lead our economy.  With years of experience working on economic issues, he knows what we must do now to grow our economy today.

This Week’s Note From Jo Ann:

Voters will have a clear choice in this election.  John McCain supports pro-growth tax cuts, while both Senators Obama and Clinton support a massive tax increase on the American people that will hurt Americans of every background – seniors, families with children, small business owners and investors of every size.

Remember that many of the tax cuts that have been made by a Republican administration will expire if not made permanent.  These cuts are critically important to women voters as they reduce the marriage tax penalty as well as increase the deduction for children.

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