Sam Gibbons: “currently when a couple goes to the altar and says, ``I do,'' they are saying I do to beginning a life together or…”

“currently when a couple goes to the altar and says, ``I do,'' they are saying I do to beginning a life together or starting a family and, unfortunately, to paying higher taxes. How romantic, having a honeymoon at the IRS office. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, the House passed the Marriage Penalty Tax Relief Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. This week will again have the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to marriage and the hope of the American family. It is simply unfair to penalize hard-working Americans like Brenda and Pete Williams in Nevada, with higher taxes only because they have made the wonderful decision to proclaim their love and get married. Eliminating the marriage penalty tax will enable millions of middle-class families to save for their children's education, for a new home, and for their own retirement. Mr. Speaker, it is time to help people like Brenda and Pete Williams and eliminate the marriage penalty tax and help these families come one step closer to realizing their American dream.”