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Provide $4,000 Education Tax Credit

"I'll create a new and refundable tax credit worth $4,000 for tuition and fees every year."

-- Bettendorf, Iowa
NOVEMBER 07, 2007

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Stimulus Signed Into Law

The "American Opportunity Tax Credit" was retained in the final version of the stimulus package.

Steady Key players or elements in place, but little movement.
JANUARY 28, 2009
Education Credit Included In House Stimulus

The stimulus package passed by the House includes Obama's new "American Opportunity Tax Credit," which offers $2,500 for tuition and other college expenses for the years 2009 and 2010.

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