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On the recordMarch 4, 2010
My amendment is very simple. In the spirit of trying to restart this economy, get Americans back to work, what this amendment does is create a 10-day tax holiday. It is voluntary for any State that wants to participate. It would start 30 days after enactment on the first Friday so that we incorporate two weekends of sales. We introduced this in 2001 to handle the economic downturn. States do it every year for back-to-school time. It is proven to generate retail activity. Right now we need a shock and awe to this economy if we want to get Americans back to work. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.
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Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

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Senator Burr is advocating for a 10-day tax holiday to stimulate the economy and increase retail activity.

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