John Kerry announces comprehensive plan for American Workers and economy

[cindyw]

Kerry Announces Plan to Build Economy that Works for the American People Again

Democratic candidate for President John Kerry today announced a new plan to build an economy that works for the American people again.  At a luncheon with more than 200 Iowa women activists, Kerry outlined his three point plan to: 1) fight for good jobs for American workers and give new incentives in companies that invest in America; 2) provide working families with new relief by reducing health care costs, lowering state and local property taxes and giving middle class tax cuts; and 3) ensure that every American can succeed in the new economy.

“We’re fighting for a government that listens to the voices of every American, not just those with the connections and the campaign cash.  Where the humble hopes of hardworking families are not smothered by the heavy hand of special interests,” said John Kerry. “We’re fighting for an America where the decisions that shape our country’s future are made not in the smoky backrooms of K Street, but by citizen activists in the open air of Main Street communities all across our country.  We’re fighting for a White House that’s not the site of a daily reunion by old buddies looking for new favors, but a place for the union of voices with nothing but one fancy word in their title:  ‘American.’  When I’m President, with your help, these are the fights we’re going to win.”

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http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0105.html

To build an economy that works for people again, John Kerry detailed a three point plan:

I. FIGHTING FOR GOOD JOBS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS

Addressing Outsourcing Jobs Overseas

1. Consumers “Right to Know” on Call Center Workers.
2. Investigate Outsourcing.
3. Use Government Contracts for U.S. Workers. 


End Incentives to Move Jobs Abroad

1. Stop Giving Government Contracts to Corporations Breaking the Rules. 
2. End Every Single Tax Credit That Gives Corporations Breaks for Moving Jobs Offshore. 


Fight for Good Jobs Here at Home

1. Tax Incentives for Those Who Keep Jobs Here At Home.
2. Fighting for Good American Jobs for the Future. John Kerry will fight to assure good jobs for the future including:
-Investing in the new energy opportunities of the future such as: alternative fuels, new energy efficient appliances for homes and businesses; and investing in projects like building the Alaska National Pipeline. 
-Revitalize the high technology sector to pave the way for industries of the future by supporting innovation, such as nanotechnology and biotechnology research;
-Ushering in a new era of opportunity for small businesses, by improving Federal contracts, tax credits for new technology and better loans.

II. PROVIDING RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES:

Today’s two-earner families are earning 75 percent more than their single earner family counterparts a generation ago, but they have less money to spend due to soaring housing costs, day care, college tuition, and health care. In addition to creating more good jobs, we need to make sure that working Americans can make ends meet.


Making Health Care More Affordable. 

Reducing Taxes at the State and Local Level.

Stopping Middle Class Tax Increases.

Increasing the Minimum Wage.

Keeping Interest Rates Low.

III.  ENSURING EVERY AMERICAN CAN SUCCEED IN THE NEW ECONOMY.

To be successful in the 21st Century economy, America’s workforce must be more innovative and productive than our competitors.  John Kerry will work to ensure that every American can succeed by providing high-quality public education, affordable higher education, and access to workforce training programs.


Guaranteed Funding to Create 21st Century Schools.

Making College as Universal as High School.

Strengthen Workforce Training Systems.

To read the detail of this plan click: http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/economy/buildeconomy.html

[papau]

1. I like it - a great plan, as is Clarks tax plan - Dean's win not assured!

I like John a lot -

and Clark is a second choice.

But Dean is also great!

And Edwards looks good as VP


Of course my first choice is still Hillary!

:-)

[kerrygoddess]

2. Hillary's not

In The Race.

Kerry is the Real Deal!

[blm]

15. heh...papau is a devoted Hillary guy.

And we love him for it. He's loyal. ;))))))

[Hep]

3. Has anyone vowed to fight AGAINST good jobs?

it all looks great without details.

[cindyw]

6. Click the link. I shortened it to make it concise.

The details are on the site.

[JVS]

7. Vowing to fight against good jobs is the kind of candor voters respect!

Everyone else is just pandering :-)

[cindyw]

13. What?

n/t

[cosmicdot]

4. having a living wage is vital to our security

at least, imho

[cindyw]

5. Let me just add this.

I saw this idea on how to get companies to hire people and just about fell out of my chair. This idea is genius for stimulating job growth because not only does it encourage companies to hire the employees they need (companies are doing more with less), but it allows people to pay their workers more.

"John Kerry wants to provide a corporate rate reduction to manufacturers who produce goods in the United States Propose a new jobs tax credit to encourage manufacturing companies to stay and expand in America. When a manufacturing company creates jobs above their 12 month average, the payroll taxes of the new employees will be refunded for two years."

-For those of you who do not know, when you get hired for lets say for $1000 a month, it costs your employer closer to 1200 a month. They have to match the payroll taxes over and above what you pay. This leads companies to hold wages down in times of economic crisis.
-What is great about this idea is that it only applies to new employees. This prevents a company from using this idea to benefit themselves. It forces them to hire employees and keep them in order to stay competitive in the job market. Brilliant!

[sandnsea]

8. He knows how to make Congress work

That's the most important thing. It doesn't do any good to have great ideas when you've either alienated Congress or don't know it well enough to make things happen. Kerry can do that and he's proven it time and again in his career.

[imhotep]

9. comprehensive??

I am so tired of seeing platitudes from not just Kerry, but all of the candidates. These are not plans, they are outlines that never explain HOW they would be implemented.
Not to mention the issues that are contingent on congressional approval.

[cindyw]

11. Again, click the link. I shortened it for the DU.

n/t

[JI7]

12. click the link for details

and of course most of it needs congressional approval.

[kerrygoddess]

14. Platitudes

The only platitudes about John Kerry are the ones you are insinuating!

[Democrats unite]

10. Although I am voting for Clark...

I like Kerry and anyone who thinks he is dead in the water is mistaken!