Bob Schaffer: “that is our goal, is to change the Tax Code in a way that makes it…”

On the recordMay 8, 2002

that is our goal, is to change the Tax Code in a way that makes it easier for Americans to contribute to these kinds of organizations so that they can help more children, not just these kinds of organizations, but also contribute directly to schools. As shown on this map, this is an impressive distribution of private funds to America's children, but it is possible that this entire map can be colored solidly red with every child in America having access to additional funds generated through an education tax credit, and it will benefit all children.

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Bob Schaffer

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Discussing changes to the Tax Code to support education funding during a floor speech.

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