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Obama has proposed extending the Bush-Era Tax Cuts for middle class families making less than $250,000 a year, while others have suggested extending the tax cuts for everyone including millionaires.

Should Congress extend the Bush-Era Tax Cuts?

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Preventing and treating foot Conditions

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Think for a moment about what we ask of our feet—every day, most of the day.

We ask them to carry our full weight and take us wherever we want to go. Jammed in a hot shoe all day, taking the brunt of daily travels, the foot is often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once it starts to hurt, it will quickly remind you of your neglect.

But, the good news is that feet are resilient. With regular attention and timely treatment when needed, you can keep your feet healthy and happy.

In Foot Care Basics you will learn the best ways to:

AMERICAN MUSEUM QUIZ

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It's an election year and Congress is poised to make some key decisions that will certainly affect museums, especially nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service says that nonprofits "generally are permitted to engage in advocacy or lobbying related to their exempt purposes," although there are some rules to follow.

AAM has developed a true/false quiz to test your knowledge about how nonprofit museums are allowed to get involved during this election season. Good luck!

Museum is allowed to publicize Election Day.

Serrano Votes Against US Defense Budget

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The US House of Representatives has passed the fiscal year 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill by a vote of 326-90. The bill includes $518 billion in base funding and an additional $88 billion for the war in Afghanistan and other overseas operations. Congressman Jose E. Serrano joined 78 other Democrats and 11 Republicans in voting against the measure.

UN Prioritizes Journalist Security

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Two reports on attacks against the press, presented at the United Nations Human Rights Council, rely a great deal on CPJ research and bring unprecedented international attention to how anti-press violence imperils our collective right to information.

OBAMACARE

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The nation's highest court is expected to issue a landmark decision on the Affordable Care Act, also known as OBAMACARE.

There are several key legal issues being reviewed by the supreme court and this debated case revolves around the constitutionality of the individual mandate. It is scheduled to take effect in 2014 and will require that everyone maintain a certain level of health insurance in order to expand insurance pools and help mediate costs.

This forced purchase has angered opponents, who say this bill sets the precedent for the government to dictate other types of purchases.

Obama Issues Executive Immigration Order

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President Obama is currently announcing an executive order regarding his administration's new policy for granting young immigrants workers permits. The announcement is being broadcast live from the White House Rose Garden.

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This current administration has reportedly deported more illegal immigrants than any previous administration and with 150 days left before election day, critics say he had to do something to increase his popularity.

NYC Transportation Budget Hearing

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Today, May 23, 2012 NYC Council Members James Vacca, Chair of the Transportation Committee, and Domenic Recchia, Chair of the Finance Committee, will hold a joint hearing to discuss the Administration’s Executive Budgets with respect to transportation.

Since the Committee’s preliminary budget hearings, MTA’s capital plan has been fully funded through 2014, but the Agency has planned fare hikes of 7.5% in both January 2013 and January 2015. In addition, the East Side Access project was recently announced to be $1B over budget and far behind its scheduled completion date.

Congress In-Action

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Can members of US Congress get anything done during this election year? Some observers may say probably not, if their past record is any indication.

OBAMA: If you have shown little talent for leadership and wasted years dealing with Congress, you may not get a do-over. Then you're outta the Oval, and that new president gets his four years. But if this happens, then what do we have to look forward to?

PROBLEMS - Contact Your Public Servant

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NYC Council Member, Council District 13
James Vacca
3040 East Tremont Avenue
718-931-1721
jvacca@council.nyc.gov

Bronx Borough President
Adolfo Carrión Jr.
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
718-590-3500
webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov

State Senator, District 34
Jeff Klein
3713 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, New York 10465
718-822-2049
jdklein@senate.state.ny.us

State Assemblyman, Assembly District 82
Michael Benedetto
3369 East Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10461
718-892-2235
Benedetto@assembly.state.ny.us

U. S. Congress
Representative Joseph Crowley
2800 Bruckner Blvd

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