Sam Gibbons: “This year, Mr. Speaker, I think America should observe April Fool's…”

On the recordMarch 31, 1998

This year, Mr. Speaker, I think America should observe April Fool's day on April 15. Why? Well, April 15 is the day when the IRS plays the biggest prank of all, trying to convince the Americans that it has turned over a new leaf as a kinder, gentler agency. Mr. Speaker, the Americans are no fools. They see the IRS for exactly what it is, out of control. April 1 has been dedicated to fools, and April 15 has been dedicated to the IRS, just 14 days between losing one's mind and losing one's money. Working men and women in this country are sick and tired of having the joke played on them. Our families deserve a government that is dedicated to reform and accountability, not abusive power and status quo. I urge my colleagues to join me in support of real and practical IRS reform, tax reform now, not tomorrow. We must end the practical joke on the taxpayers of this country.

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Sam Gibbons

Florida

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govinfo.gov

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Addressing the need for IRS reform and criticizing the agency's practices.

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Sam Gibbons: “This year, Mr. Speaker, I think America should observe April Fool's day on April 15. Why? Well, April 15 is the day when…”

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