NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
"The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt
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NASSAU COUNTY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. "The government is us, we are the government, you and I." Teddy Roosevelt |
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This page addresses the number one issue facing New York residents; taxes. A reasonable solution to reduce the high level of taxation is to cut spending and reduce taxes not enact new taxes. Please see the chart below to see which legislator voted in favor of the Cap and Trade bill.
CAP AND TRADE TAX BILL
The amendment was voted on in the US House, June 26, 2009. The vote was 219-212. The measure now moves to the Senate where its fate is uncertain.
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District |
House Member |
Vote |
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1 |
Timothy Bishop (D) |
Yes |
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2 |
Steve Israel (D) |
Yes |
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3 |
Pete King (R) |
No |
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4 |
Carolyn McCarthy (D) |
Yes |
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5 |
Gary Ackerman (D) |
Yes |
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Senate |
Vote |
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Hillary Clinton (D) |
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Chuck Schumer (D) |