On the Issues

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.