Linder to Re-introduce FairTax Bill Today
Bill Gaining Momentum on First Day of 108th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman John Linder
(R-Georgia) is wasting no time in his drive to see the FairTax become
reality during the 108th Congress, re-introducing the bill on today's
first day of the new session. The FairTax bill, which Linder introduced
in both the 106th and 107th Congresses, would replace all federal
income taxes, payroll taxes, capital gains taxes, and death taxes
with a national retail sales tax.
"I am
more enthusiastic than ever about seeing the FairTax become reality,"
said Linder. "The possibility of doing away with the IRS and
putting the nation on a simple, fair, and voluntary tax system is
building excitement among folks around the country every day. It
is the right thing to do, and it now finally seems like the right
time to do it," Linder continued.
Linder had
previously introduced the FairTax bill in July 1999 and July 2001
as H.R. 2525. However, Linder's continued work in seeking the support
of both his House and Senate colleagues, and of the Bush Administration,
has convinced him that introducing the bill on the first day of
the 108th Congress as H.R. 25 reflects the additional momentum the
bill has gained at the grassroots level.
"More
and more of my colleagues have expressed interest in the FairTax
in the last two years, because they are hearing about it from their
constituents," said Linder. "The desire to get rid of
the intrusive and burdensome IRS forever can be a tremendous motivating
force for public policy," Linder continued.
In recent months,
Linder has met with several key officials in the Bush Administration
about the FairTax, explaining the benefits of the system, which
include giving all Americans the ability to choose how much to spend
in taxes, allowing Americans to keep 100 percent of their paycheck,
dramatically reducing prices, and protecting the future funding
of Social Security and Medicare.
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Posted 01/07/03
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