Comments on: Waiting for Senator Schumer http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/ A New York City Subway Blog Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:58:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: rhywun http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58508 rhywun Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:46:10 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58508 Only if it's Bloomberg. Oh wait, he's not a Republican any more. Oh wait, he was *never* a Republican. Enh, it's all so confusing. But you're right. It's shameless political posturing--and I expect nothing less from Mr. Schumer. Only if it’s Bloomberg. Oh wait, he’s not a Republican any more. Oh wait, he was *never* a Republican. Enh, it’s all so confusing. But you’re right. It’s shameless political posturing–and I expect nothing less from Mr. Schumer.

]]> By: Alon Levy http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58506 Alon Levy Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:57:24 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58506 Ask yourself this question: is there any chance the average subway commuter will vote Republican in the next election? Ask yourself this question: is there any chance the average subway commuter will vote Republican in the next election?

]]> By: Kid Twist http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58505 Kid Twist Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:51:53 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58505 This may be the first time anyone has accused Sen. Schumer of <i>not</i> seeking out the spotlight. This may be the first time anyone has accused Sen. Schumer of not seeking out the spotlight.

]]> By: Streetsblog » Today’s Headlines http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58503 Streetsblog » Today’s Headlines Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:08:42 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58503 [...] Schumer Plugs Transit Tax Benefit, Says Nothing About Saving Service (News, 2nd Ave Sagas) [...] [...] Schumer Plugs Transit Tax Benefit, Says Nothing About Saving Service (News, 2nd Ave Sagas) [...]

]]> By: art-shkola http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58502 art-shkola Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:52:09 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58502 You are right! It`s so intersting!!! I’ll share it! You are right! It`s so intersting!!! I’ll share it!

]]> By: rhywun http://secondavenuesagas.com/2009/01/28/waiting-for-senator-schumer/#comment-58501 rhywun Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:38 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=2117#comment-58501 <blockquote>"The provision would raise the monthly cap on mass transit commuting costs not taxed by the federal government to $230 from $120."</blockquote> A moments thought reveals that this will a) help suburban commuters who take the commuter railroad b) help city drivers who can now get a tax break on parking c) do nothing for city residents who commute by subway. Yeah, that's about right. Thanks, Chuck.

“The provision would raise the monthly cap on mass transit commuting costs not taxed by the federal government to $230 from $120.”

A moments thought reveals that this will
a) help suburban commuters who take the commuter railroad
b) help city drivers who can now get a tax break on parking
c) do nothing for city residents who commute by subway.

Yeah, that’s about right. Thanks, Chuck.

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