Sam Gibbons: “this week Congress will have a unique opportunity of righting a wrong and helping American families, all with just one…”

“this week Congress will have a unique opportunity of righting a wrong and helping American families, all with just one vote. This week, we will vote to override President Clinton's veto of the Marriage Penalty Relief Act. In an era of unprecedented tax surpluses, our Federal Government continues to force married couples to pay, on average, $1,400 more in taxes than two single people earning the same salaries. It seems obvious to me and to the people of the State of Nevada that this tax discrimination is simply wrong and must be corrected, and now we will have the opportunity to correct this wrong. Eliminating the marriage penalty will also help lessen the biggest concern facing American families today, and that is financial security. I want to give the working families of Nevada the opportunity to save more of their hard-earned money for their retirement, their children's education, and their families' future. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the hard-working American family and eliminate the unfair marriage penalty. It is time to give our families a break.”