[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 121 (Thursday, September 16, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S11062]
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                         NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the 
efforts of thousands of hard-working Americans who are members of the 
American Payroll Association. As you may know, this week, September 13 
through 17, has been designated National Payroll Week, a time to take 
note of the efforts of our nation's payroll professionals.
  Payroll taxes are the largest source of revenue for the federal 
government. While I for one would like to see these rates reduced, we 
should not let this detract from the hard work which payroll 
professionals put into their efforts. Payroll work is also a vital 
component of facilitating child-support payments. It is my 
understanding that more than 60 percent of all child support 
collections are derived from payroll deductions for this purpose.
  While many of us here often make note of Americans working in the 
factories, in our retail outlets, and on our farms, many times we 
overlook those who monitor the systems that ensure Americans receive 
their wages quickly and efficiently. I encourage my colleagues to also 
acknowledge our nation's payroll professionals during this 
week.

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