Markey Votes to End Tax Breaks for Wealthy

by: Gypsy Chief

Sat Dec 04, 2010 at 06:59:46 AM MST

Seems like the Coloradoan did not think this is news. I do. Yesterday, December 2, 2010, the US House of Representatives voted on HR 4853 to extend Bush era tax cuts for incomes up to $250,000 per year (married couple filing jointly) and to allow tax cuts above that income to expire.

One can say that this is a symbolic vote which has no chance to make it through the Senate. Therefore, it is not news. I do not agree. Betsy Markey, lame duck or not, is our congressperson for the duration of the 111th Congress. The measure passed the House 234-188. Markey voted yes. Roll call vote …
Final Vote Results

You could say that the bill would have been better if the income limit had been raised to $500,000 … I do think that. Allowing Bush era tax cuts above 500k to expire would help to cut the budget deficit that so preoccupies those inside the Washington beltway. Markey may decide to run again in 2012. Three Republicans voted yes on this mostly party line 'symbolic' vote. One yes is Ron Paul [R-TX]. Twenty Democrats voted no. The one that jumps off the page is Jerry McNerney from California's 11th District. He has just been re-elected in a squeaker against David Harmer. Harmer gained national attention because he campaigned on a platform to end all public education funding.

Posted by Gypsy Chief

Thank You, Betsy & John

by: saindenver

Sun Mar 21, 2010 at 22:58:01 PM MST

http://www.actblue.com/directo...

John has raised $7387 there and Betsy, $247,761.  They both need some help.  Why not give them each what you can?  

Some times we need to thank even those whom we sometimes oppose when they have helped the country, their constituents and all of us in Colorado.