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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Estate tax opponents pass halfway mark in southwest Ohio
Press release from Citizens United to End Ohio’s Estate Tax:
Anyone in Southwest Ohio who has attended a public event over the last few months might have noticed people with clipboards and eye-catching blue shirts emblazoned with “End Ohio’s Estate Tax” requesting signatures from passers-by. These volunteers have been at locations throughout the region, working toward a lofty goal of 40,000 signatures. Dan Regenold, Citizens United to End Ohio’s Estate Tax Southwest Regional Coordinator announced today that the initiative has surpassed the halfway mark of 20,102 signatures. Volunteers donating their time to collect at fairs, festivals, and summer events throughout the seven county region have been a driving force in toppling this important hurdle. The counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Brown, Highland and Clinton comprise the Southwest Ohio region and all have made significant contributions on this petition drive. Though elated by the results thus far, Mr. Regenold is hoping that public awareness of this harmful tax will bring additional volunteers and spur the initiative to surpass the goal.
For citizens who are unaware of this effort, Ohio is one of only 20 states that levy an estate tax on the assets of a deceased resident. Ohio’s estate tax is a burden on small businesses, farmers and everyone who saved and invested in hopes of passing their money, which has already been taxed, on to their family. Many successful Ohioans leave the state each year, taking assets and often jobs to more tax friendly states.
Daniel P. Regenold, SW Regional Coordinator said about reaching the half-way point, “The Citizens of Southwest Ohio have really stepped up to try and repeal the worst estate tax in the United States. This unfair tax is hitting hard against middle class homeowners, business people and farmers across the state and is one large reason for an exodus of 500,000 people away from Ohio in the last 10 years. We plan on making this tax go away and we hope the Ohio legislature will help us end this tax and the double taxation of citizens that goes along with it.”
About “End Ohio’s Estate Tax: http://www.endohioestatetax.com
Citizens United to End Ohio’s Estate Tax is a ballot issue political action committee (PAC) formed to manage the initiative campaign. The PAC is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. Our objective is to enact the proposed law to end Ohio’s estate tax, either by passage of the proposed law by the General Assembly or, if the General Assembly does not pass the proposed law, by the direct vote of Ohioans on a general election ballot issue.
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Commission candidate Hubble to host meet and greet
Press release from the campaign of Democratic Butler County commission candidate Butch Hubble:
Meet and Greet Butch Hubble Saturday July 31st 1-3p.m @ 12117 Doe Run Ct. Fairfield, Oh 45240 Come with your questions, issues and suggestions to hear answers toward a better life for all of us. RSVP:(by July 29th) to Elaine @ 513 658 0406 or elaine@butchhubble.com
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Boehner gives local voters glimpse of GOP-controlled House
From this story:
If he becomes speaker of the U.S. House, Minority Leader John Boehner told constituents today, July 21, he would do everything in his power to stop or reverse healthcare reforms, stimulus spending and cap and trade.
The West Chester Twp. Republican talked with constituents by phone today in a tele-town hall his office says included more than 50,000 people.
Those who asked questions were generally supportive of the congressman. The only critic was a man who identified himself as John in Dayton. He asked “what do we have to do to get term limits? Because I can’t afford a congressman.”
Boehner, who has served in congress roughly 20 years, responded that he doesn’t favor term limits because “all the power gets shifted to the bureaucrats, and the lobbyists.”
Jane in West Chester Twp. pitched the first question: “What are the chances that when you guys take over the House, that you can reform the health reform bill that Nancy (Pelosi, current House speaker) put through?”
“I guarantee there will be a bill on the floor that will repeal the healthcare bill and replace it with common sense reforms,” Boehner promised, if they indeed take back the House.
But wait, said Roger in Hamilton, Republicans will be able to accomplish little while Barack Obama is still president. “No matter what you guys pass, Obama will veto it, right?” he said.
Not necessarily, Boehner responded. He said there is bipartisan support to repeal cuts to Medicare, and if they can’t do away with healthcare reforms, they can cut the funding to hire people to run it.
“They’re not going to get one dime from us to hire these new federal employees to run this,” he said.
As for cap and trade, he dared it to come back to a Republican-controlled House for approval. “If I’m speaker of the House, there’s going to be no bill on the floor that will impose a cap and trade system on our country,” he said.
In response to another question, he pointed out that about half of the money in the massive federal stimulus plan hasn’t gone out the door. “What I’d like to do is stop the stimulus spending that hasn’t occurred yet,” he said.
In response to a question from Brent in West Chester, Boehner said he and his Republican colleagues will be unveiling an updated “contract with America” — though it may not have that name — to lay out what the GOP would to with control.
But all this makes an assumption, said Justin Coussoule, the Democrat from Liberty Twp. running against Boehner in November.
“I think it’s incredibly presumptuous that Boehner takes his own seat for granted, let alone that he’ll be the next speaker of the House,” Coussoule said.
Coussoule said Boehner’s message on issue after issue, “all it’s really about is repeal. They have no plan to replace.”
“I think it’s all a thinly veiled attempt to advocate for the people they really care about, which is the people that line their pockets with campaign dollars,” he said.
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