Floor Statements: 2010
FLOOR STATEMENT: Opposing H.R. 4853 the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Two weeks ago I voted for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 that would have extended tax cuts for middle class Americans. I also voted to extend Unemployment Benefits for working people. Those are the bills we should be sending to the President. But the legislation before us today is a colossus, burying those benefits for Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads underneath billions in blatant handouts to the wealthiest taxpayers. I urge my colleagues to defeat this legislation.
Stark Statement Against Mandatory Discrimination in the Military
A Pentagon study released last month found that the military is ready for repeal and the vast majority of enlisted men and women believe repeal will be positive or make no difference. Despite the overwhelming evidence against them, opponents of this bill cling to their intolerant views to support a shameful policy that has made our country less safe.
Read more: Stark Statement Against Mandatory Discrimination in the Military
Stark Statement Supporting the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
This bill strengthens our ability to identify, treat, and prevent the abuse and neglect of children. This legislation also includes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, which recognizes the common co-occurrence of child abuse and domestic violence and provides resources to states to address both.
Read more: Stark Statement Supporting the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
Stark Statement Supporting Passage Of The DREAM Act
The DREAM Act will boost our economy by creating economic opportunity for young people. The individuals that benefit from this bill will start businesses, buy homes, and pay taxes. Our immigration system must be fundamentally reformed, but denying an education and a place in our workforce to the children of undocumented parents will not help fix a broken system.
Read more: Stark Statement Supporting Passage Of The DREAM Act
Stark Statement In Support of Middle Class Tax Relief
I support the Middle Class Tax Relief Act because it will protect middle and lower income families. In addition to making the tax cuts permanent for the first $250,000 of income for all married couples, the legislation will extend the $1000 child tax credit; provide permanent dividend income tax relief; allow more workers to benefit from the EITC; permanently eliminate the “marriage penalty”; and patch the AMT through 2011.
Read more: Stark Statement In Support of Middle Class Tax Relief
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- Stark Statement in Support of Improving Child Nutrition
- Stark Statement In Support of the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act
- Statement of Congressman Pete Stark Supporting Extension of Emergency Unemployment Benefits
- Statement of Congressman Pete Stark In Support of H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
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