National Federation of the Blind - Senate tax bill will be "disastrous"

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Organization Says Senate Tax Bill Disastrous for Education, Employment of Blind Americans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date:
Wednesday, November 29, 2017


National Federation of the Blind officially opposes the United States Senate’s current Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

According to projections by the Congressional Budget Office, the losses in tax revenue under the TCJA will be so high, at least initially, that they will trigger the “pay-as-you-go” rules of the Office of Management and Budget. This will eliminate funding for vital programs and services for the blind, such as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding. These vital services link blind people to educational and employment opportunities by providing the training and resources that they need.

“The detrimental impact the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on blind Americans cannot be denied,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “This bill slams the door on education and vocational rehabilitation, and ultimately on employment, for some seven million blind Americans. We call upon the United States Senate either to protect these critical programs and services, or to vote no.”

https://nfb.org/organization-says-senate-tax-bill-disastrous-education-employment-blind-americans

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1. GOP Solution: Don't be blind

Just like... Don't be poor. Don't get sick. Don't lose your job. Don't lose a family member. Don't lose your health insurance. Don't be an immigrant. Don't be gay. Don't be transgender. Don't be Muslim. Don't be a refugee. Don't be a Russian dissident. Don't question your government. Don't. Just don't.

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2. That's about it

This is just a mess.

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3. "Thank you for your input.

I don't give a fuck."

Sincerely,

your Republican Representative

Elections have Consequences.

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4. Spot on