Wednesday, December 17, 2008

US Rep. Fattah touts education tax credit for public service bill

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Posted on Tue, Dec. 16, 2008


Fattah touts education tax credit for public service bill

By Kristen A. Graham

Inquirer Staff Writer

U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah yesterday touted a bill that would give all college students who agree to perform 100 hours of public service a $4,000 refundable tax credit.

Speaking to a roomful of college and university presidents from around the region, Fattah (D., Pa.) said that when Congress convenes next month, he will introduce the American Opportunity Tax Credit Act, a bill Fattah says reflects President-elect Barack Obama's commitment to higher education and a call for more public service.




Contact staff writer Kristen Graham at 215-854-5146 or kgraham@phillynews.com.


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