Urgent Alert on Federal Health Legislation.... _____________________________________________________________________
Strong Opposition to Federal Excise Tax Needed
Current
conference discussions aimed at a compromise between the House and
Senate versions of federal health legislation continue to include a 40
percent federal excise tax on health benefits costs that exceed $8,500
for single coverage and $23,000 for family.
Your immediate action is needed to oppose this additional new tax.
The
House version contains a reasonable alternative that would fund health
care reform through a tax on millionaires – defined as individuals
making over $500,000 and families with incomes over $1 million.
Here's what you need to do: Call your senators and tell them to oppose any measure that contains an excise tax: Senator Frank Lautenberg, (973) 639-8700
Senator Robert Menendez, (973) 645-3030Call
your congressman and tell him to oppose any measure that contains an
excise tax. If you need help identifying your congressman, go to njea.org to find that information.Attached is a Congressional district locator and roster as well as a sample phone script you may want to use to make your calls.
Additional information is available – and will be updated – at njea.org.
Act now to oppose this added tax – this bill could be finalized within days!
• The MCEA president is looking for a Salary Committee to look at salaries for MCEA positions to recommend to the Budget Committee.
• The MCEA President is looking for any certified members who wish
to be a part of the TPAF Convention representing Middlesex County. The
Convention is one Saturday in October (roughly October 23). If anyone
is interested, please contact Deborah by email and more details will be
given.
If you are interested in either of the above two positions, please contact the MCEA office.
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Council Of Urban Education Association ( NCUEA) has a new dedicated web site members should enjoy. As a county association we are members of NCUEA. Please visit their new site at:
Please make sure to send information regarding your committee, meetings/events and photos to the webmistress. ____________________________________________________________________
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