Where candidates stand on pocketbook issues

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http://www.kansascity.com/business/v-print/story/836219.html

KC Star had a nice comparson in todays paper

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[SB Shock]

Re: Where candidates stand on pocketbook issues

Okay, some serious questions.

Federal Budget DeficitWould enforce pay-as-you-go budgeting rules to require new spending commitments or tax changes to be paid for by cuts to other programs. Would require federal contracts more than $25,000 to be competitively bid. Would increase corporate and upper-income tax revenues and cut spending in “obsolete” government programs.

What is his timing for this? Will he start this the first day of his administration or will this be some day like 2014 in his 2nd term?

NAFTAWould amend NAFTA to favor U.S. workers. Would end tax breaks for companies that offshore jobs. Calls for World Trade Organization pressure to stop unfair subsidies and trade barriers.

Why would other countries accept this amendment? Wouldn't they not like it?

What will he do when the WTO asks the US to stop unfair subsidies and trade barriers?

Social SecurityOpposes privatizing. Would address solvency issue by increasing taxable earnings above the first $97,500.

Has there been any reputable third party analysis and will this solve the issues with social security?

EnergyWould tax oil companies’ windfall profits and spend $150 billion to develop alternative energy and fuel-efficient vehicles.

How much of increase in $150 Billion is this in R&D the governement is already supporting?

Wants to tap the Strategic Oil Reserve to cut gas prices. Would end subsidies for oil and gas companies. Supports energy rebates to offset homeowners’ home-heating costs.

How does this fix our energy problems? How does tapping a 58 day supply of oil do anything long term?

HEALTH CARE Would create a health insurance exchange program with a range of options as well as a plan based on benefits available to members of Congress.

What is congress health care plan?

[kcshocker11]

Re: Where candidates stand on pocketbook issues

Okay, some serious questions.

Federal Budget DeficitWould enforce pay-as-you-go budgeting rules to require new spending commitments or tax changes to be paid for by cuts to other programs. Would require federal contracts more than $25,000 to be competitively bid. Would increase corporate and upper-income tax revenues and cut spending in “obsolete” government programs.

What is his timing for this? Will he start this the first day of his administration or will this be some day like 2014 in his 2nd term?

NAFTAWould amend NAFTA to favor U.S. workers. Would end tax breaks for companies that offshore jobs. Calls for World Trade Organization pressure to stop unfair subsidies and trade barriers.

Why would other countries accept this amendment? Wouldn't they not like it?

What will he do when the WTO asks the US to stop unfair subsidies and trade barriers?

Social SecurityOpposes privatizing. Would address solvency issue by increasing taxable earnings above the first $97,500.

Has there been any reputable third party analysis and will this solve the issues with social security?

EnergyWould tax oil companies’ windfall profits and spend $150 billion to develop alternative energy and fuel-efficient vehicles.

How much of increase in $150 Billion is this in R&D the governement is already supporting?

Wants to tap the Strategic Oil Reserve to cut gas prices. Would end subsidies for oil and gas companies. Supports energy rebates to offset homeowners’ home-heating costs.

How does this fix our energy problems? How does tapping a 58 day supply of oil do anything long term?

HEALTH CARE Would create a health insurance exchange program with a range of options as well as a plan based on benefits available to members of Congress.

What is congress health care plan?

Good questions SB

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

Click on each for details.

There was article in the Star today about policies they both agree on, it was quite good, cant seem to find the link though.

Enjoy your thread daily electorial, keep up the good work.

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