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Why President Obama Is Visiting Tiffany's Family Today

Summary: 
Tiffany, who lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, seven-year old son, and parents, answered the President's call to speak out about what a $2,000 tax hike next year would mean for her family.

Last week, President Obama called on Americans to speak out about what a $2,000 tax hike next year would mean for them and their families – and thousands of people from around the country are doing just that.

We’ve heard from more than 370,000 people in all 50 states, and many say that paying $2,000 more in taxes would force families to make some tough choices about their household budgets. For some, it might mean deciding whether to buy groceries or fill a prescription. For others, it would be the difference in making rent or paying tuition.

Tiffany, who lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, six-year old son, and parents, is one of the many people who wrote in. The “picture of the 21st century middle class,” her family decided on their multi-generation blended living situation to save money and spend more time together.

But with two sets of working adults – a teacher and an auto industry worker, and a child-care provider and postal worker –Tiffany said that her household would be doubly affected by a tax hike. And as a family of budding entrepreneurs, they would have less money to get their new businesses off the ground.

Today, President Obama will meet Tiffany and her family in their home, to talk more about why it’s so important for Congress to pass the middle-class tax cuts before the end of the year, both for families like hers and our economy.

Before he arrives, get to know Tiffany and her family, and hear her talk in her own words about what a $2,000 tax hike would mean to them.

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