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NEWS ABOUT: Thaddeus McCotter

Thaddeus McCotter stories: 2 news summaries

Fido, Fetch
My Tax Break!

Longshot GOP bill wants to make pet expenses deductible
to boost economy

Oct 13, 09 1:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - A bill with appealing benefits for pet owners and advocates alike is crawling through Congress, though it’ll probably be put down without ceremony. The HAPPY Act proposes pet expenses be tax deductible up to $3,500 a year, as a way to stimulate the economy and, of course, encourage... More »

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pets • Congress • legislation • tax breaks • tax credit • companion • cats • dogs • Thaddeus McCotter • Robert Davi

Obama School Address Infuriates Critics

Republicans denounce speech as 'socialist' indoctrination

Sep 3, 09 3:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Conservative critics are blasting President Obama’s plan to give a speech on education in Virginia next week as a ploy to brainwash the nation’s children, the Washington Post reports. The address, which the White House is encouraging educators and students to watch, is part of a push to... More »

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education • Barack Obama • Republican • conservative • children • school • Virginia • Republican Party • Obama administration • President Obama • Tommy Vietor • Thaddeus McCotter • House Education and Labor Committee • Jim Greer

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