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David Minge: “Mr. Speaker, I join in the parade of Members who support this legislation. Previously, this proposal to lift the…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I join in the parade of Members who support this legislation. Previously, this proposal to lift the earnings limit has been used as a partisan Trojan horse. It included tax cuts that were controversial, and it would have required raiding the Social Security trust fund. Today we have a balanced budget, we are not engaged in a raid on the Social Security trust fund, and we can approve this proposal on its merits. It is not a Trojan horse. It is not accompanied by other controversial Internal Revenue Code changes. Strong policy considerations support this legislation. They have been amply stated by previous speakers. I would just like to say them briefly: fairness to seniors who wish to work. We should encourage a work ethics. Two, it is budget neutral. This proposal does not cost money. Three, we have a labor shortage. We need additional workers in America. I am pleased to join in supporting this legislation.
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David Minge
Minnesota
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Supporting legislation to lift the earnings limit for seniors during House floor debate.

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