Save Charitable Deductions and Funding

I saw the petition included below, and I immediately thought of all of the people I know or have worked with who benefit, directly or indirectly, from government support of non-profit groups.

I hope you all don't mind me forwarding this on. If you do, please contact me and I'll not do so in the future.

We are going through a period of time when the beneficial role of government in each one of our lives may be reduced. Personally, I feel that I need to take action to insure that the role of government continues to "promote the general Welfare" in a constructive, meaningful, and compassionate manner.

Here's the text that I included with the petition:

"170 Million Americans" are one very large group of people that all Senators need to keep in mind when considering the reduction of tax benefits for donation to charities. But there are many other non-profit organizations that will be significantly hurt by enacting legislation that will probably reduce the ability of citizens to support worthy causes.

If you are truly committed to "promote the general Welfare" (U.S. Constitution, Preamble), do not reduce the ability of "We the People" to do the same.

I hope you'll consider signing this petition. You are welcome to forward this email at will.

Thank you so much.

Mark Victor Smith

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Hi MV, Instead of cutting the billions in tax breaks the U.S. gives to big oil, a group of Senators wants to reduce tax deductions on charitable donations to raise federal revenues. Tell your Senator that you don't want to see charities hurt by this terrible idea.» Making it harder to financially support charitable organizations would severely impact thousands of charities and the Americans that rely on them. >From dispensing nutritious food to poor families to rescuing abused or abandoned animals, charities provide crucial services to those who need help most. In times of struggle, we need to support charities and the vital work they do, not defund them. Join us in asking the Senate not to hurt charities by reducing tax deductions on donations. » Thanks for taking action! Cori ThePetitionSite

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