this is the fourth filibuster on this proposal. When this measure came before the Senate last year, we were told that it was a pretty good idea but it needed to go through the process. It has now been through the Finance Committee. It now embraces many ideas from the other side of the aisle, and, of course, its principal cosponsor is from the other side of the aisle, Senator Torricelli of New Jersey. It was reported out with a bipartisan vote 12-8 on February 10, 1998. Provisions have been added to the bill from Senators Moynihan of New York, Graham of Florida, Breaux of Louisiana. Eighty percent of the tax relief embodied in the bill reflects amendments from the other side of the aisle.
Paul Coverdell: “this is the fourth filibuster on this proposal. When this measure came before the Senate last year, we were told that it…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing the bipartisan support for a tax relief proposal during Senate debate.
Share
More from Paul Coverdell
I think we are making headway on this. The implication that the education savings account is a vehicle for people who drive around in limousines is inaccurate. The Joint Tax Committee has found the education savings accounts would be used…
Now, with respect to the provisions of the Africa and Caribbean Basin programs that deal with fabric or yarn not widely available in commercial quantities, am I correct that it is the intent of the managers that these provisions should be…
Why should we do that? This is a classic example: Let's tell them what is important to them. You think it is important it only be for college. I think it ought to be up to the family to decide where and when they have a special need. Maybe…
School construction and renovation is traditionally the responsibility of local and State governments. It traditionally has been and it still is. The Robb amendment, in effect, has the effect of raising taxes by $4.2 billion over 5 years…





