Jim Bunning: “Yesterday, I, along with my colleagues, Mr. Hastert, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Thurman, and over 125 other Members of…”

“Yesterday, I, along with my colleagues, Mr. Hastert, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Thurman, and over 125 other Members of Congress, introduced the Senior Citizens' Equity Act aimed at alleviating the financial burdens the Clinton administration has piled on older Americans. This legislation has four main components. First it will allow our seniors to earn more without losing their Social Security benefits. Many older Americans must continue working to pay for life's necessities. Their Social Security benefits simply do not go far enough. Next it would repeal the Clinton tax increase on Social Security benefits. This was one of the most outrageous proposals in his tax bill 2 years ago. Our bill also includes tax incentives for long-term health care and clearly defines the 'adult-only' housing under the fair housing amendments so retirement communities can continue and grow without fear of discrimination suits. I am committed to seeing this legislation enacted. I especially look forward to working with Chairman Archer on this bill.”