[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 41 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E612]
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  LET'S MAKE IT CLEAR THAT WE ARE UNITED IN PROVIDING TAX RELIEF FOR 
                           AMERICAN FAMILIES

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 1997

  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced a House resolution calling 
upon the Congress and the President to come together to enact permanent 
tax relief of American families. I urge you and the rest of my 
colleagues to join me in a bipartisan effort to give tax relief to 
those who need it most; the hardworking American family.
  Mr. Speaker, according to a recent study, American families pay more 
in taxes than they spend on food, clothing, transportation, and 
shelter. Further, every American will spend at least 120 days of this 
year to pay his or her share of taxes. Only after that point can an 
American begin to enjoy the rewards of a hard day's work. I think it's 
time to let American families keep more of what they earn.
  My tax freedom resolution will send a reminder to the American 
taxpayer that we hear their cries for tax relief. As April 15 is around 
the corner, many Americans are wondering what their Federal tax pays 
for. Families need real, permanent tax relief, and they need a smaller 
Federal Government that spends less. I believe that my tax freedom 
resolution will unite the House of Representatives under the cause of 
serving the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge that we work on a bipartisan basis to enact real, 
permanent tax relief for the American family in the coming months. I 
look forward to working with you on this important issue, and urge that 
the tax freedom resolution be brought to the House floor so that 
Americans know that we are working for them.

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