[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 11, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 11, 1994]
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     REGARDING THE DISCHARGE PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 300

  (Mrs. FOWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. FOWLER. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the discharge 
petition on the rule for consideration of H.R. 300, which would repeal 
the Social Security earnings test limit. The limit is an archaic 
provision, created during the Great Depression to make room for young 
people in the workforce by forcing seniors to retire.
  This legislation provides an opportunity for us to support 
independence and responsibility instead of dependence on the Federal 
Government. The individuals most negatively affected by the limit are 
those who have the greatest need for the extra income, and it is not 
right for the Government to impose a punitive tax on their earnings. 
Madam Speaker, the Social Security earnings test limit is bad policy, 
bad business, and just plain wrong. It is age discrimination and it 
should be repealed. I urge my colleagues to sign discharge petition No. 
18 and support H.R. 300.

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