Here are the things that Ehlers wants you to do, with a little (Democratic) enhancement, so we can give credit where credit is due. Vern would want it that way.
If you are employed, one (Democratic) benefit you may see soon in your paycheck is the (Democratic) Making Work Pay Tax Credit. The (Democratic) credit will appear as extra money in your paycheck, up to $400 per year for working individuals and $800 for married couples filing jointly. Individuals making more than $75,000, or married couples earning more than $150,000, will not be eligible for the credit. The law also provides (Democratic) additional assistance for those who have lost their jobs, by eliminating federal taxes on the first $2,400 in unemployment benefits received in 2009, and by providing a (Democratic) subsidy for the purchase of health care coverage, known as “COBRA”. More details are available here (.PDF).
Democratic relief for the middle class, the unemployed, and those needing health care coverage. Sounds good. Thanks Democrats! Next?
A (Democratic) one-time payment of $250 will be made to retirees, people with disabilities and Supplemental Security Income recipients receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration. The (Democratic) payment will also be made to veterans with disabilities receiving benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries. These (Democratic) payments are expected to be sent out in May.
Democrats helping the elderly, the disabled, those with illness, and veterans - in other words, the people who could use a break the most during tough times. That is very nice that the Democrats think of those folks, isn't it? Moving on...
The (Democratic) stimulus includes a significant (Democratic) benefit for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers who purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009 are eligible for a (Democratic) refundable tax credit of up to $8,000, which does not need to be repaid unless the property is sold within 3 years of its purchase. Also, first-time homebuyers who purchased property in 2008 may be eligible for a (Democratic) tax credit of up to $7,500.
Democrats helping people buy homes! Not only does that give people a roof over their heads, it helps the economy by moving the glut of unsold homes through the market faster, which in turn helps property values and the community, etc and so on. Great idea, Democrats! What more could we ask for?
Car buyers also may be eligible for a (Democratic) tax credit. State and local taxes may be deducted on cars, including light trucks and SUVs, purchased from February 17, 2009 through the end of 2009.
Democrats help Michigan! Our state will benefit the most from this (Democratic) tax credit. And, unlike the bill passed in our tax-cut crazy Legislature, it won't hurt the state budget. Win-win! This couldn't possibly get any better, can it?
If you have children in college, or if you are a college student, the (Democratic) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expands the Hope Scholarship Credit. The (Democratic) credit, which previously was worth up to $1,800 for students in their first and second years of college, will be increased to a maximum of $2,500, available each of the first four years of college. Also, the amount of federal Pell Grants increased $500 under the (Democratic) legislation, providing up to $5,350 in 2009 for qualified students.
Democrats value education, knowing that is a key element of our economic recovery. Those Democrats are wicked smart, and they want you to be, too.
We should thank Republican Vern Ehlers for pointing out all the benefits of the (Democratic) Recovery Act. It provides some much-needed help for people and the economy, as he has proved with this e-mail. It's so good in fact, it really makes you stop and question why the Republicans wouldn't vote for it, doesn't it? After all, they sure will step up and take some credit when the (Democratic) bennies are doled out. Oh well, maybe next time they will see the inconsistency in their position and vote to help out us regular people.
Thanks again, to all the Republicans out there who are promoting the stimulus plan. We will be sure to take advantage of this (Democratic) relief.