Questions asked:Can you guarantee that under the duration of this Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the middle class will not see a tax increase, that corporations will pay the flat 20% as well as create a 50% increase in high-wage US jobs? Can you guarantee citizens will not see their HealthCARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI benefits reduced under the duration of this Tax Cut and Jobs Bill to pay for the 3 trillion dollar deficit? Thank you letters sent to Elected Official Responders below: Lamar Alexander (R), Tammy Baldwin (D), John Barrasso (R),Michael Bennet (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Roy Blunt (R), John Boozman (R), Maria Cantwell (D), Ben Cardin (D), Tom Carper (R), Bob Casey (D), Bill Cassidy (D), Susan Collins (R), John Cornyn (R), Steve Daines (R), Joe Donnelly (D), Tammy Duckworth (D), Joni Ernst (R), Mike Enzi (R), Jeff Flake (R), Al Franken (D), Cory Gardner (R), Lindsay Graham (R), Chuck Grassley (R), Kamala Harris (D), Margaret Wood Hassan (D), Orrin Hatch (R), Heidi Heitkanp (D), Dean Heller (R), Mazie Horono (D), John Hoeven (R), James Inofe (R), Johnny Isakson (R), Ron Johnson (R), Tim Kaine (D), John Kennedy (R), Angus King (I), Amy Klobuchar (D), James Lankford (R), Patrick Leahy (D), John McCain (R), Claire McCaskill (D), Joe Machin (D), Ed Markey (D), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Robert Menendez (D), Jeff Merkley (D), Shelley Moore Capito (R), Jerry Moran (R), Christopher Murphy (D), Patty Murray (D), Bill Nelson (D), Gary Peters (D), Rob Portman (R), Jack Reed (D), Marco Rubio (R), Bernie Sanders (I), Brian Schatz (R), Tim Scott (R), Jon Tester (D), Thom Tillis (R), Pat Toomey (R), Chris VanHollen (D), Mark Warner (D), Elizabeth Warren (D), Roger Wicker (R), Ron Wyden (D), Todd Young (R) Michigan Congressional Legislators: Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D), Rep. Jack Bergman (R), Rep. Bill Huizenga (R). Rep. Dan Kildee (D), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D), Rep. Paul Mitchell (R), Rep. John Moolenaar (R), Rep. Fred Upton (R) Third Sendings were sent to Elected Official Non-Responders below:Cory Booker (D), Sherrod Brown (D), Richard Burr (R), Thad Cochran (R), Chris Coons (R), Bob Corker (R), Tom Cotton (R), Mike Crapo (R) Ted Cruz (R), Dick Durbin (D), Dianne Feinstein (D), Deb Fischer (R), Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Martin Heinrich (D), Mike Lee (R), Lisa Murkowski (R), Rand Paul (R), James Risch (R), Pat Roberts (R), Mike Rounds (R), Ben Sasse (R), Charles Schumer (D), Jeanne Shaheen (D), Richard Shelby (R), Daniel Sullivan (R), John Thune (R), Tom Udall (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Michigan Congressional Legislators: Rep. Mike Bishop (R), Rep. John Conyers (D), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D), Rep. Sander Levin (D), Rep. Dave Trott (R), Rep. Tim Walberg (R) Thank-you letter:The MceZ Core Principle for December is RESPECTFULNESS! Open Letter for publication in Mcezupedia. December 9, 2017 Subject: Tax cuts for the wealthy; evisceration of the middle class; 3 trillion dollar deficit; trickle down economics; HealthCARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI benefits drastically reduced Dear Senator __________, , Thank you for your response of to my letter of attached below. Corporations have made it clear that the 15% tax cut from 35% to 20% will not go toward creating new, high wage jobs. This permanent giveaway will go to investors. Corporate earnings are currently at a record high, while job growth and wages remain stagnant. Trickle down economics is a Republican Party myth that assumes voter ignorance, short-sightedness and gullibility. This bill is decidedly unpopular with the American people. The following statements were made by 3 prominent Republicans. Credibility of the Republican party notwithstanding, these statements reflect not only the party's elitism, but its disdain for the poor, working and middle class taxpayer and citizen– as a disposable burden. 11.30.17 Senator Orrin Hatch (in the context of CHIP) I believe in helping those who cannot help themselves but would if they could. I have a rough time wanting to spend billions and billions and trillions of dollars to help people who won’t help themselves, won’t lift a finger and expect the federal government to do everything. 12.2.17 Senator Chuck Grassley (in the context of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill) “I think not having the estate tax recognizes the people that are investing,” Grassley told the Register in a story published Saturday. “As opposed to those that are just spending every darn penny they have, whether it’s on booze or women or movies.” 12.3.17 Speaker Paul Ryan (who reportedly received Social Security Survivor benefits from age 16 to age 18) “We're going to have to get back next year at entitlement reform, which is how you tackle the debt and the deficit,” Ryan said on Ross Kaminsky's radio. Donors pay for campaigns. Government is funded by taxpayers. Elected Officials' are supported financially by tax payer dollars. In spite of Gerrymandering and voter suppression which have favored Republicans and are being challenged, election outcomes are determined by voters voting for a secure future for subsequent generations. Politicians running for office should also maintain this focus with integrity and honesty. I look forward to contacting you in the future. Thank you, again. Best regards,Eunice Beck Policy and Disclaimer Statement https://www.mcez.org/policydisclaimerstatementandtermsofservice.htmlwww.MceZ.orghttps://www.mcez.org/our12coreprinciples.html Original and Third sending Letter sent:The MceZ Core Principle for November is PRIDE Open Letter for publication in Mcezupedia. November 24, 2017 Subject: Tax cuts for the wealthy; evisceration of the middle class; 3 trillion dollar deficit; trickle down economics; HealthCARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI benefits drastically reduced Dear Senator ______________, Thank you for your public service. Summary: H.R.1 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Introduced in House (11/02/2017) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. With respect to individuals, the bill:
Can you guarantee that under the duration of this Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the middle class will not see a tax increase, that corporations will pay the flat 20% as well as create a 50% increase in highwage US jobs? Can you guarantee citizens will not see their HealthCARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI benefits reduced under the duration of this Tax Cut and Jobs Bill to pay for the 3 trillion dollar deficit? The Senate is scheduled to vote on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act this Thursday, November 30, 2017. If I have not heard from you very shortly, I will contact you again. Best regards, Eunice Beck Policy and Disclaimer Statement https://www.mcez.org/policydisclaimerstatementandtermsofservice.htmlwww.MceZ.orghttps://www.mcez.org/our12coreprinciples.html Responses:
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Question to Michigan Congressional Legislators: Do you receive political contributions from the NRA? Thank you letters were sent to Elected Official Responders below: Sen. Gary Peters (D), Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D), Rep. Justin Amash (L), Rep. Dan Benishek, (D) Rep. Mike Bishop (R), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D), Rep. Bill Huizenga (R), Rep. Dan Kildee (D), Rep. Candice Miller (R), Rep. John Moolenaar (R) Third Sendings were sent to Elected Official Non-Responders below: Rep. John Conyers (D), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D), Rep. Sander Levin (D), Rep. Dave Trott (R), Fred Upton (R), Rep. Tim Walberg (R) Thank-you letter: The MceZ Core Principle for September is Intellectual Diversity Open Letter September 19, 2016 Subject: Gun Control Bills, NRA Political Contributions and Representative Democracy Dear Senator ____________, Thank you for taking the time to respond on September 15, 2016 to our letter of June 23, 2016 attached below. We appreciate hearing from you and look forward to staying in contact with you. Best Regards, Co-founders: Eunice Beck Doris Hale Improving the Quality of the Debate www.MceZ.org MceZ Policy and Disclaimer Statement Original and Third sending Letter: The MceZ Core Principle for July is INNOVATION Open Letter Third Sending: July 29, 2016 Second Sending: July 21, 2016 The MceZ Core Principle for June is FREEDOM Open letter June 23, 2016 Subject: Gun Control Bills, NRA Political Contributions and Representative Democracy Dear __________________, On June 22 and 23, 2016, the House Democrats staged an unprecedented 25 hour Sit In to compel the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, to bring to the floor a vote on No Fly-No Buy and Expanded Background checks for gun purchases. One of the reasons given as to why Republicans do not want to vote on these bills is because they receive political contributions from the NRA. On June 23, the House adjourned for recess until July 6 without acting or voting on these bills. Our question to you is: Do you receive political contributions from the NRA?If we have not received a response by June 30, we will contact you again. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Best Regards, Co-founders: Eunice Beck Doris Hale Improving the Quality of the Debate MiddleClassEmpowermentZone-www.MceZ.org Responses:
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