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Discussion: H.R. 549, The Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2007 (6 comments ↓)
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Lorraine Lennon
February 14, 2008, 10:37am (report abuse)I vote for this bill. The majority of teachers spend WELL over $250 on supplies for their classrooms a year. I think the dedcution should increase substantially. At mimimum the proposed $400, if not more
Kimberly Griffin
February 15, 2008, 7:26am (report abuse)I vote for this bill. Teachers shouln't have to pay for these expenses.
Jim Holbert
November 16, 2008, 10:57am (report abuse)I am running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's Fifth District in 2010. I strongly support this bill, and I believe the amount of deduction should be raised to $2000 per year per teacher, due to the costs of computer equipment and other materials. Anyone interested can contact my campaign at mobile: 606-682-9337.
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