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Page THE UAW LOCAL 5960 REPORT August 1, 2012 UAW Region 1 August 7th Primary Endorsements UAW Region 1 endorsements macomb county United states senator Debbie Stabenow................................................................. 9th District Representative in congress Sander Levin......................................................................... 9th District representative in state legislature Sara Roberts...................................................................... 18th District Harold L. Haugh............................................................... 22nd District Phillip Kurczewski............................................................... 24th District Henry Yanez........................................................................ 25th District Jon M. Switalski.................................................................. 28th District Marilyn Lane....................................................................... 31st District Prosecuting Attorney Eric J. Smith Sheriff Anthony Wickersham Macomb county clerk Carmella Sabaugh Macomb county treasurer Ted B. Wahby public works commissioner Anthony V. Marrocco county commissioner Toni Moceri........................................................................... 1st District Marvin E. Sauger................................................................. 2nd District Kevin Hertel...........................................................................3rd District David Flynn........................................................................... 4th District Robert Mijac.......................................................................... 5th District James C. Winne................................................................... 7th District Fred Miller............................................................................. 9th District David J. Chavis................................................................... 10th District Kathy Tocco........................................................................ 11th District Bob Smith........................................................................... 12th District probate court judge Carl J. Marlinga District Court Judge Douglas P. Sheperd..............................................................41st District Kimberly Wiegand................................................................ 41A District chesterfield township - clerk Michele D. Ficht Janice Uglis chesterfield township - treasurer Linda Hartman Patrick Milliello chesterfeield township - trustee Keith Nelson Tom Scott clinton township - trustee Paul Gieleghom Kenneth Pearl Dean Joseph Reynolds macomb township - clerk Catherine Imbrone shelby township - clerk Richard Batchelder macomb community college board of trustees Charley Jackson, Jr. SUPPORTING MILLAGE for POLICE and FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION oakland county united states senator Debbie Stabenow representative in congress Sander Levin.............................................................................9th District Syed Taj..................................................................................11th District Gary Peters.............................................................................13th District representative in state legislature Ellen Cogen Lipton.................................................................27th District Rudy Hobbs............................................................................35th District Pam Jackson..........................................................................39th District Regina Strong.........................................................................39th District Mary Kerwin............................................................................ 41st District Neil Billington..........................................................................43rd District Joanna VanRaaphorst............................................................45th District County Executive Kevin Howley prosecuting attorney Jessica R. Cooper clerk/register of deeds Lisa Brown Treasurer Andy Meisner water resource commissioner Jim Nash County commissioner Mattie McKinney Hatchett......................................................10th District Louise E. Schilling..................................................................11th District Marcia Gershenson................................................................13th District Todd J. Stearn.........................................................................14th District Tim Burns................................................................................16th District Craig Covey............................................................................18th District Helanie M. Zack......................................................................18th District Dave Woodward.....................................................................19th District Gary R. McGillivray.................................................................20th District Judge of the circuit court Jason Pernick...........................................................................6th District Judge of the district court Charles G. Gordert.................................................................43rd District Carlo P. Ginotti........................................................................44th District Derek Meinecke......................................................................44th District Charesa Johnson...................................................................46th District Donna Posey..........................................................................46th District Bill Seikaly...............................................................................46th District charter township of west bloomfield - supervisor Michele Economou Ureste charter township of west bloomfield - clerk Neha Patel charter township of west bloomfield - treasurer Teri Adelberg Weingarden Charter Township of west bloomfield - trustee Jeremy Kaplan Steven Kaplan Lapeer, St. Clair and tuscola counties united states senator Debbie Stabenow representative in congress Dan Kildee................................................................................5th District Lapeer county - sheriff Jeff Fick St. clair county - Representative in state legislature Stewart Sternberg................................................................... 81st District Tuscola county - register of deeds Aaron Gyurko Tuscola county - judge of the 54th judicial circuit court Amy Grace Gierhart
Washington, DC – Eighty-seven of the richest Americans from 49 U.S. cities recently sent a letter to Congress saying that it would be unwise and unfair to renew the special Bush tax cuts above $250,000 in household income that disproportionately benefit the wealthiest 2 percent. The Bush tax cuts for the top 2 percent give people who earn over $1 million a year an average tax break of about $150,000, according to the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The letter is timely because the Senate is expected to vote on the Middle Class Tax Cut Act (S. 3412). Editor’s Note: The Senate Voted on July 26th 51-48 to pass S. 3412 and the House is yet to act. The bill would extend the Bush tax cuts for the 98 percent of Americans for one year, but would end them for household income levels above $250,000 that only benefit the richest 2 percent. “As individuals who have greatly benefited from the opportunities America has provided, we urge you to support S. 3412, Middle Class Tax Cut Act to extend tax cuts for all Americans on the first $250,000 of their income, while ending the extra tax cuts that go exclusively to the wealthiest 2 percent,” the letter says. “Those of us who are business owners know that restoring taxes on the portion of our profits over $250,000 to Clintonera rates will have no impact on our decisions about whether to hire additional workers,” the letter adds. “Indeed, only about 3 percent of “small business” owners have more than $250,000 in profits – and those businesses, though they may meet the technical legal definition of ‘small,’ can afford to pay their fair share of taxes like everyone else.” “Congress faces a choice,” the letter concludes. “It can ask the wealthiest 2 percent to limit ourselves to the tax cuts other Americans get – those on the portions of our incomes under $250,000 — so that it can shrink the deficit while continuing to invest in education, infrastructure, clean energy, health care, and rebuilding a strong middle class. Or it can slash investments vital to our nation’s future in order to be even more generous to those of us who need it the least. That shouldn’t be a hard choice.” Compared to continuing all the Bush tax cuts for a decade, ending them for the richest 2 percent would save nearly $1 trillion, (including debt service savings), according to Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation. Any successful entrepreneur who says the biggest driver behind their success was desire for a second Ferrari in their mega mansion garage is either kidding you or themselves,” said letter signer Paul Growald, a former director of TechRocks and a trustee for the Rockefeller Family Fund, who lives August 1, 2012 THE UAW LOCAL 5960 REPORT 87 of richest Americans tell Congress to end Bush tax cuts on eve of tax vote 87 of Richest Americans Tell Congress to End Bush Tax Breaks for Top 2%; Urge Extension of Tax Cuts for Other 98% of Americans as Senate Vote Nears UAW Local 5960 PICNIC in Burlington, VT. “It’s a myth that taxing the super rich discourages entrepreneurs. Should we be rewarded? Of course. But not with the lowest tax rates of any comparable country.” “My team used hard work, the rule of law and the internet to build a successful business,” said Christopher Findlater, founder of Auto Insurance Shopper, now known as NetQuote. com, the world’s largest insurance shopping site, with our 100 companies and 25 million customers. “I did not build this business myself. My team was wonderful and I include America on my team for funding and creating the Internet. We owe the next generation the opportunities that we had, including an affordable education and inspiring teachers. I try to make that possible and express my gratitude to America, and my fellow American citizens, by giving back. That means paying my fair share of taxes that I can Date: Sunday, August 5, 2012 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: Independence Oaks County Park 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkson (2½ miles north of I-75 – Exit 89) Any questions regarding park, call (248) 625-0877 Enjoy Grilled Hot Dogs, Brats and Corn on the Cob! Activities & Games Begin at 1:30! Page afford to pay because I earned them, here, in America.” “Extending these exclusive tax breaks for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans is the wrong prescription for our financial future,” said Sandy Newman, president of Voices for Progress, which organized the letter and is a coalition member of the Americans for Tax Fairness campaign. “Our members, many of whom are millionaires, think it is irresponsible to give them extra cash they don’t need and mortgage our nation’s future on the backs of the middle class.” Among the notable letter signers are: • Hewitt Relocation Services CEO/ Chairman Frank Patitucci, Pleasanton, CA • Kaplan Group CEO Woody Kaplan, Boston. MA • Ben and Jerry’s Co-Founder Park includes: Hiking Trails • Fishing • Bike Trails • Life Guarded Beach Area • Boat Rentals Bring the whole family for a fun-filled outing!!!
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