Hanna: Arcuri claim of cutting taxes is full of holes
When Congressman Michael Arcuri claims he's never met a tax he didn't like, that's nothing more than a "box of donuts," said Richard Hanna, his opponent in November's election. "It's full of holes," Hanna said. The Hanna campaign released information today that showed that Arcuri voted to raise taxes, extend taxes and increase fees 21 times in his less then two years in office. Since January, 2007, Arcuri voted for outright tax increases or extending taxes 10 times. These include: HR 3920, 10/31/2007 - extend for three years the payroll tax that funds unemployment benefits He voted to increase fees 6 times including: HR 3580, 9/19/2007 - allow FDA to collect user fees from prescription drug manufacturers And while Arcuri claims he never saw a tax that he liked, he voted against cutting taxes 5 different times. Tax cuts he voted against include: HR 5351, 2/27/2008 - Opposed extending the marriage penalty tax relief and child tax credit. In all, Arcuri said yes 21 times for higher taxes and fees. "Mike Arcuri 's record in Washington is very clear," said Richard Hanna. "Judging by his House votes, he's never seen a tax increase he didn't like. He votes his party line 98 percent of the time." "People in this community are tired of career politicians like Mike Arcuri who do one thing in Washington, and then tell us something else here at home," concluded Hanna. Most Popular
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