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A resident of Brookfield since 1986, I have lived in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Ohio and settled in the Milwaukee area in 1978. I think I can see issues from many different perspectives.

Stimulus package?

By Jack Shaw
Saturday, Mar 15 2008, 04:54 PM

What is our federal government thinking? Spending over 42 million dollars to inform us about the check each of may receive and how to get it doesn't really seem to be fiscally responsible. I mean, we have all seen stories on TV, read them in papers, heard them on the radio and many have even checked out the various web sites. AARP has printed and distributed information on the subject. Why does the IRS have to spend 42 million dollars telling how they are going to spend another nearly 150 million?

Are they being smarter than we may think? If there is anyone who does not "normally file' an income tax return, they must file a form 1040A to be eligible for the stimulus check. Is this a way to find out who is not filing and why? Maybe the 42 million isn't such a bad idea.

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Kyle Prast   

Thank you fellow blogger, now I don't have to mention it!

I got my notice on Friday and thought much the same--what a waste. Your "sting operation" theory makes me feel just a little better about the mailing.

March 16, 2008 7:42 AM

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About Jack Shaw

Profession: Commercial actor for radio & TV commercials and recorded non-broadcast presentations. In the past I acted as spokesperson for Wheaties, State Farm Insurance, Sears, and other national companies. I have been the spokesperson for Wilde Automotive for over 25 years. Served in the U.S. Air Force 1960-1963 as a Russian linguist. City service: Alderman 2002-2004, Past President Brookfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, BCVB Board member 2003-2007, Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Ambassador 2003-2007.

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