McCain said he wants to end tax on unemployment benefits today - Obama said he would do it yesterday

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iE2JCSH5p9r2GBkQWS9TWAMzmuvQD93QBCRO0

McCain wants to end tax on unemployment benefits

By BETH FOUHY – 7 hours ago

BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain proposed on Tuesday that the government eliminate taxes on unemployment benefits, one plank in a $52.5 billion economic plan as the nation struggles under a financial crisis. snip

Democratic rival Barack Obama's economic plan announced Monday called for suspending the tax on unemployment benefits as well as extending benefits. The Democrat also proposed allowing people to withdraw up to $10,000 from their retirement accounts without any penalty this year and next, a 90-day moratorium on home foreclosures at some banks, and a two-year tax break for businesses that create new jobs. snip

Obama leads in enough states to be within reach of the 270 Electoral College votes needed for victory while McCain is being forced to defend Republican turf where polls show the race close. That's partly because of Obama's well-funded onslaught of TV ads and extensive network of field troops registering and canvassing voters; McCain trails on both fronts.

[Warren Stupidity]

1. But the liar and his lying Party won't extend them.

They vote against extending unemployment benefits every time it comes up.

[sam sarrha]

2. McSame is Brilliant.. he decided to copy Obama's campaign.. he's do'n better, why not?

[barbtries]

3. i love your bumper sticker

though i refuse to be bitter gawd dammit. lol

[ecstatic]

4. When all else fails, copy your neighbor's paper

he's reverting back to his days at the academy.

[indepat]

5. But, but taxing unemployment compensation and not taxing dividends are so 'pukey

:P

[susu369]

6. Thank you, Obama

taxing unemployment benefits has been a big issue with me for years. It's downright unfair. According to friends of mine, the taxation was started under Reagan (but I am not able to prove this).

This is encouraging.

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