Duane Tron re: ORTA press release

Duane Tron to John Curry, May 3, 2008
Subject: Re: Recent ORTA Press Release regarding economic stimulus money

I went straight to the top and inquired and anyone who files a federal income tax return is eligible for the economic stimulus check. People who do NOT meet the so-called 'minimum' income requirement explained by Ms. Hanning and ORTA are eligible if they simply file their 1040 form even if they didn't pay any federal income tax. They will receive a check. I didn't ask for specific information as to how they determine how much each applicant will receive. I was told that anybody who files is eligible regardless of the status of their pension system, public or private. When I read the information that was sent out from ORTA I was incredulous as I knew of several people who are on public assistance, they filed a tax return, and they already received their checks. Maybe the only people who shouldn't receive a check are those sitting on the ORTA Board, providing lousy information, and causing panic among poor retirees.

Duane