[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H5307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING FAMILIES

  (Ms. VELAZQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, 2\1/2\ years ago the Republicans stood on 
the steps of the Capitol and signed the Contract With America. Item 5 
of the contract was not a bad idea. It called for a $500-per-child tax 
credit and promised to provide middle class tax relief. I must ask my 
Republican colleagues why they broke their promise to working families.
  These families work hard, pay taxes, and are entitled to tax relief. 
The Republicans not only made a promise to them, they signed a 
contract. Now my colleagues across the aisle are trying to say that 
item 5 of the Contract With America does not apply to everyone. The 
American Dream Restoration Act, as they call it, will remain just 
another broken promise.
  The Democrats want to provide tax relief to all working families. It 
is just that simple. I challenge my Republican colleagues to join us in 
this effort.

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