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On the recordJuly 30, 1999
what would the Republican tax relief package mean to Americans? It would mean that, for many Americans who cannot obtain health insurance through their employers, obtaining health insurance would become easier. It would mean that more seniors would be able to pass on the family farm or the family business to their children. It would mean that people who save for their future and for their children would be able to get a greater return on their savings. It would mean that ordinary Americans would see their paychecks go up a little bit, giving them more options, more choices about working, working overtime, or meeting the family budget. It would mean that paying off those credit card debts would be a little easier. It would mean that married couples would not be penalized so heavily for being married. Lower taxes means that people would have more control over their lives, over their time, and over their futures. With a $3 trillion surplus over the next several years, is that really such a terrifying concept?
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Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland

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Discussing the benefits of the Republican tax relief package for Americans.

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