I rise to introduce the Education Improvement Tax Cut Act of 1999.

Education is one of, if not the top priority of the American people.

I propose we go in a different direction by embracing true federalism by returning control over the education dollar to the American people.

The question is, 'who should control the education dollar-- politicians and bureaucrats or the American people?'

In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I once again ask my colleagues to put aside partisan bickering and unite around the idea of helping educators by supporting the Teacher Tax Cut Act.

This must change if America is to have the finest education system in the world!

I rise to introduce the Teacher Tax Cut Act.

This bill provides every teacher in America with a $1,000 tax credit, thus raising every teacher's take-home pay without increasing federal spending.

Quality education is impossible without quality teaching.

Since America's teachers are underpaid because they are overtaxed, the best way to raise teacher take-home pay is to reduce their taxes.

Davis-Bacon artificially inflates construction costs through a series of costly work rules and requirements.

Most small construction firms cannot afford to operate under Davis-Bacon's rigid job classifications or hire the staff of lawyers and accountants needed to fill out the extensive paperwork required to bid on a federal contract.