    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [May 9, 2003]
    [Page 461]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Jobs-and-Growth Tax
    Relief Legislation
    May 9, 2003

        I commend the House for making great progress toward passing a jobs-
    and-growth package that will spur economic growth and create jobs for
    American workers. The tax relief package passed by the House today
    includes all of the elements of my original plan, including accelerating
    all income-tax rates, increasing small-business expensing, increasing
    the child credit, delivering significant marriage penalty relief, and
    addressing the unfair double tax on dividends. I look forward to
    building on this success to deliver the economic boost America's workers
    deserve.