Republicans Put Pets Over People
GOP Rep. Thaddeus McCotter has introduced the HAPPY Act to provide a $3,500 tax credit for pet and veterinary care. Terrific! The only problem? Republican plans for human health care reform only offer $2,500 tax credits. This is further evidence that the modern day Republican Party is out of touch with the needs of everyday American families.
GOP Rep. McCotter Proposed A $3,500 Tax Credit For Pet Care
Republican Congressman Thaddeus McCotter has proposed the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act.
McCotter's HAPPY Act would allow pet owners to take a $3,500 tax deduction for expenses related to pet and veterinary care.
As an avid pet-lover, I have no problem with this particular bill. However, I have a BIG problem with the Republican Party's priorities.
Not So HAPPY: Republicans Only Back A $2,500 Tax Credit For Humans' Health Insurance
When tackling health insurance reform for humans, Republicans are far less generous. Varying Republican plans offer individual tax credits of only $2,500 or $2,290 to help Americans purchase health insurance on their own.
While 47 million Americans without health insurance are struggling to keep their families healthy, the Republicans' only solution revolves around "tax credits" - but the tax credits they offer are at least $1,000 less than they're offering to dogs and cats.
This is further evidence that the modern day Republican Party is out of touch with the needs of everyday American families.
