Reply #5: sounds similar to JK's plan [View All]

[maddezmom]

http://johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2003_1021.html

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John Kerry plan to restore and revitalize the manufacturing sector of our economy includes:

Providing New Tax Cuts to Create Manufacturing Jobs in America and Closing Loopholes that Reward Moving Jobs Overseas. Kerry proposed a new jobs tax credit that would refund the payroll taxes for two years for any new employees hired at a manufacturing company and closes loopholes giving tax incentives to move jobs offshore
Invest in Research & Development and Give Tax Incentives to Help Industries Upgrade and Better Train Manufacturing Workers Double funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership that helps small and mid-size manufacturers stay competitive. The Bush Administration has proposed a 90% cut.
Increase and Better Enforce Our Trade Laws to Assure America has a Level Playing Field
Provide Relief for Manufacturers that Provide Quality Health Care and Pensions.

JOHN KERRY OUTLINES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO RESTORE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Criticizes President Bush for Standing By While Jobs Are Lost