Republican Presiential candidate, Arizona Senator John McCain, after wining the Florida Primary, speakes to his supporters in Florida.
Eliminate the AMT, which the middle class was never intended to pay.
McCain wants to end the alternative minimum tax, which hit approximately 4 million taxpayers in 2006, up from 414,000 in 1995
NAFTA: Should the trade pact be modified to add environmental and labor protections?
No. Says open markets create economic opportunity
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: Payrolls shrank by 63,000 in February. Should the jobless get more time on assistance?"]
No. Favors a total overhaul of unemployment insurance instead, using the funds for retraining
HEDGE FUNDS: As the financial crisis deepens, should hedge funds be more closely regulated?
No. Says existing laws are enough to improve transparency and accountability on Wall Street
BUSH TAX CUTS: Should the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts be rolled back for families making more than $250,000
No. Wants to make the tax cuts permanent
MORTGAGE HELP: The government is bailing out banks. Should it rescue home owners facing default?
Maybe. Would help those who were bilked but not others who can't afford their mortgages