[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 102 (Thursday, July 17, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H5409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN SUPPORT OF TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING AMERICAN FAMILIES

  (Ms. VELAZQUEZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago the Republicans signed a 
contract with the working families of America and promised to provide 
them with tax relief. They proposed a law called the American Dream 
Restoration Act, which calls for a $500-per-child tax credit for 
families making up to $200,000. This was item 5 on their Contract With 
America.
  Amazingly, the Republicans will give a $500-per-child tax credit to 
people making $200,000 but they want to deny this tax relief to 
families making $20,000. Yesterday the New York Times reported that the 
Speaker of the House might finally give the child care tax credit to 
all working families. Then he changed his mind.
  My colleagues, what is going on here? Are the Republicans going to 
keep their promise or not? Are the Republicans going to make good on 
their contract they signed or is this just another case of promises 
made, promises broken?

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