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Won't receive one: Unemployed
Name: Kenneth Lee, 46
Location: Croton on Hudson, NY
Profession: Unemployed

His story: "I'm an information security professional, and I've been in transition for 13 months and counting.

I think the tax credit should go to everyone. We all need assistance, especially those of us looking for work. If I were to be included, the tax credit would go towards my household expenses because real estate taxes don't stop and mortgage payments don't stop.

I am concerned about my current personal situation, but I am optimistic that everything will work out over time." - as told to Lara Moscrip

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