[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                TAX DAY

  (Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, yesterday millions of 
Americans responsibly filed their taxes with the IRS. At the same time, 
House Democrats pushed legislation for the largest tax increase in 
history.
  While middle-income families are balancing tight budgets and bracing 
for an economic crunch, Congress is hastily increasing taxes to keep up 
with Federal spending.
  Madam Speaker, we need to complete an overhaul of the tax-and-spend 
system in Washington. For taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned 
money, the key is to tighten government spending overall now. Next, we 
need to implement a tax system to revive and stimulate the economy for 
the long term. This involves offering permanent tax relief for married 
couples, families with children, small businesses, and putting an end 
to the death tax.
  Reforming the tax system through tax relief will boost the economy, 
increase revenues, and promote job growth.
  American families are acting responsibly with their money. We need to 
do the same.

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