The 55% of American households that make less than $40,000 will get a tax break of only $7 while the households that make more than $1 million will receive an average tax break of $32,000. Marty Meehan 000americanaverage Change image and share on social
For three years now, our brave men and women in uniform have done everything their country has asked of them, yet President Bush still does not have a plan to win the peace in Iraq and bring our troops home. Marty Meehan askbravebring share on social
What's interesting is there are $12 billion of breaks in the energy bill that passed, yet we see that the sixth major oil companies in America last year made $1.1 trillion. Marty Meehan americabillbillion Change image and share on social
Regrettably, it has become clear that torture of detainees in United States custody is not limited to Abu Ghraib or even Iraq. Since Abu Ghraib, there have been increasing reports of torture. Marty Meehan abuclearcustody Change image and share on social
The worst excesses of the Congress of the 1980s pale in comparison with what is going on in Washington today. Marty Meehan 1980sbadcomparison Change image and share on social
The fact is I've been in Massachusetts for the last two weeks, and it seems over the last few days that the price is increasing by the hour at the pump, so there needs to be an aggressive investigation. Marty Meehan aggressivedayfact share on social
Over the past few years special interests have had a larger and larger say over who gets what in America, and the voices of average citizens are being shut out. Marty Meehan americaaveragecitizen Change image and share on social
I don't want to remember 2005 as a year that the government heaped unnecessary burdens upon American families. Stealing from the poor and middle class and giving to the rich, while increasing the deficit, is hardly responsible. Marty Meehan americanburdenclass share on social
The reality is that we have missed a lot of opportunities in Iraq because of a failed policy. Marty Meehan failiraqlot Change image and share on social
Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead. Marty Meehan aheadblackhistory Change image and share on social
