On the Issues
When you live on Long Island, you’re considered too rich to deserve federal help, but you feel it’s tougher than ever to keep your family ahead. Steve Israel is changing that with a plan to expand tax credits for college expenses and elder care, better health insurance policies, tax credits for alternative energies and fixing the unfair Alternative Minimum Tax.
Replace Tax Cuts for the Special Interests with Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
Steve Israel is working to get our economy moving again by cutting taxes for middle-class families. Israel sponsored legislation to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax, which unfairly targets tens of thousands of working families. He has also introduced legislation to make college costs more affordable by giving tax credits to middle-class families to offset the costs of higher education.
Ending Our Dependence on Foreign Oil
Steve Israel is leading the fight to change our economy and strengthen our security by ending our dependence on foreign oil. His comprehensive plan provides major tax incentives for advanced renewable and alternative energy, which will cut costs here at home.
Working for Affordable Long-Term Care
Having heard from countless families getting squeezed by the costs of long-term care, Steve Israel has a plan to ease the burden. His legislation calls for financial assistance to family caregivers with elder care obligations, long-term care planning assistance and improved national standards for long-term care insurance.
Improving Education, Making College Affordable
With two kids in college, Steve understands the importance of affordable education so we can compete in a global economy. He’s fighting to make sure all New York families have access to a quality, affordable education, which is a vital step toward ensuring we can continue to compete in the global marketplace.
Fighting for Veterans
Steve Israel is fighting to make sure our veterans get the benefits they were promised. He helped pass legislation to increase the amount of money spent on veterans’ health care and other programs by $6.7 billion - $2.8 billion more than the budget proposed by President Bush. It was the biggest increase in veterans’ programs in our nation’s history.





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