James Eldridge on LABOR

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Voted NO on $2.5M more for collective bargaining at UMass.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH:A Healthy Business Environment.

Would extend corporate tax credit 5 years. Vote was on an amendment to the FY04 Budget, Outside Section 165, changing the limit on corporate tax credits from 14 years to 19 years. The corporate tax credit is in MGL 63-31a, which allows an excise tax credit for manufacturing companies on leased equipment.

Relevant section of platform:PART IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH, JOBS & SECURITY: A Healthy Business Environment: "We support tax incentives for business when accompanied by commitments to good corporate citizenship and enforceable terms assuring continued investment in Massachusetts."

Bill H.4000 Section 165 ; vote number MAX05-H005 on May 1, 2003

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James Eldridge on LABOR

Voted NO on $2.5M more for collective bargaining at UMass. Platform indicates voting NO in Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH:A Healthy Business Environment.

Voted NO on $2.5M more for collective bargaining at UMass.
Platform indicates voting NO in Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH:A Healthy Business Environment.