JUST THE FACTS

When I initiated this campaign for the United States House of Representatives from the 4th Congressional District, I said that it would be important to educate the public about Tom Latham’s voting record. Unless the public knows how Tom Latham votes, it will be difficult for them to see the distinction between him and me.

So, in my effort to educate the public, I am launching this segment entitled “Just the Facts.” Each week I will post one new fact about Tom Latham and me. These will be just facts, not opinions. I shall leave it to the readers to draw their own opinion.
If you would like to make a comment or have a conversation about any of these facts, please visit my Facebook page.

~ Bill

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Week #3: Small Business Revitalization

Fact:  In early March, 2010, the House of Representatives voted on the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.  This bill provided $13 billion in payroll tax relief over 10 years for employers who hire unemployed workers and extend through 2010 a law that allows small businesses to deduct up to $250,000.00 in qualified expenses.

In late March, 2010, the House of Representatives voted on the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. This bill provides tax incentives for small business job creation, extends the Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives.

Also in late March, 2010, the House of Representatives voted on the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. This bill provides funds for disaster relief, summer jobs, and small business programs.

In late June, 2010, the House of Representatives voted on the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010. This bill establishes a $30 billion lending fund administered by the Treasury Department to invest in financial institutions, like community banks, with the intention of expanding the availability of credit to small businesses.

Fact:
  • Tom Latham voted “No” on the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. 
  • Tom Latham voted “No” on the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act. 
  • Tom Latham voted “No” on the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010. 
  • Tom Latham voted “No” on the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010.

Fact:
  • Bill Maske would have voted “Yes” on on the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.
  • Bill Maske would have voted “Yes” on the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act.
  • Bill Maske would have voted “Yes” on the Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010.
  • Bill Maske would have voted “Yes” on the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010.
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