Obama Job Creation Package. See the President's Key Proposals

[bluestateguy]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/09/obama-job-creation-packag_n_385292.html

Small Business Incentives

_Eliminating capital gains taxes on new investments in small businesses through 2010 if the investments are held for at least five years.

_Extension through 2010 of a law that allows small businesses to take immediate tax write-offs on up to $250,000 of qualified investments.

_An employment tax cut through 2010 to encourage small business hiring.

_Making Small Business Administration loans more readily available by eliminating fees and increasing federal loan guarantees in 2010.

Roads, Bridges and Other Infrastructure

_Up to $50 billion in new spending on ready-to-go construction projects.

_New merit-based procedures to select infrastructure projects for financing.

Energy Efficiency Investments

_Rebates for homeowners to make energy efficient improvements.

_Expansion of programs that use federal money to leverage private investments in industrial and manufacturing projects that use clean energy.

[liberal N proud]

1. The tax cuts for business should be tied to hiring

The business should only be eligible if they hire people.

[derby378]

2. It's a start...

...but I have a feeling our infrastructure needs more than just $50 billion.

[Clio the Leo]

3. But what's he doing for the little guy!

(heh)