Whitfield Cheers Treasury Decision to End Telephone Excise TaxU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield praised Thursdays decision by the U.S. Treasury Department that it will end the collection of the 3 percent federal excise tax on long-distance telephone service and that taxpayers will be eligible for refunds for taxes paid on long-distance service over the last three years.
House Approves Measure to Provide Permanent Death Tax ReliefThe House of Representatives today approved H.R. 5638, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006, which will provide permanent estate tax and gift tax relief for farmers and small business owners in the First District. U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield supported the bill, which passed by a vote of 269 to 156.
Unemployment Drops, Economy Remains StrongThe latest economic reports should come as welcome news to all Americans. For three consecutive years, the economy has grown at a robust average of 4 percent. In addition, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently closed above 12000.00, the highest recorded point in American history."
Whitfield is Honored by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceWASHINGTON - The United States Chamber of Commerce today presented Rep. Ed Whitfield with its annual "Spirit of Enterprise" award for his strong voting record on critical business issues in the second session of the 109th Congress.
Whitfield Secures Federal Contract for Princeton ManufacturerU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield secured authorization for an additional $2.9 million above the President's request for a government contract for Fontaine Trailer Military Products (FTMP), a manufacturing company located in Princeton, Kentucky. Whitfield inserted language into the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes the Department of Defense's annual budget, allowing FTMP to manufacture and assemble Army National Guard trailer refurbishment kits.
Whitfield Announces Disaster Loans for Businesses Surrounding Lake CumberlandU.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer low-interest disaster loans to businesses in Clinton, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell and Wayne counties who have been affected by the low water level on Lake Cumberland.
Whitfield Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce ?Spirit of Enterprise Award?WASHINGTON ? U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield received the prestigious ?Spirit of Enterprise Award? from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his support of legislation which promotes growth of American businesses and the staggering economy.
Whitfield Receives U.S. Chamber of Commerce 'Spirit of Enterprise Award'WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield received the prestigious 'Spirit of Enterprise Award' from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his support of legislation which promotes growth of American businesses and the staggering economy.
Whitfield Statement on Taxpayer Funded BailoutWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) released the following statement today after voting against the Financial Markets Stabilization package.
Whitfield Statement on 2nd Taxpayer Funded Bailout BillWASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. On Monday Whitfield opposed the first "bailout" package, citing numerous concerns over the legislation's effectiveness and cost to taxpayers.
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