Bill Pascrell: “Before I start, I include in the Record two articles. One is a letter from the National Fraternal Order of Police…”

“Before I start, I include in the Record two articles. One is a letter from the National Fraternal Order of Police, representing 330,000 police officers in this country coming out against this bill because it will affect their members in a very, very terrible way. The other is an article in The New York Times today: ``Republican Tax Plans Put Corporations Over People.'' National Fraternal Order of Police, Washington, DC, November 14, 2017. Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Nancy P. Pelosi, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker, Senator McConnell, Representative Pelosi and Senator Schumer: I am writing on behalf of the members of the Fraternal Order of Police to urge you to protect the State and local tax (SALT) deduction in the current tax code. Our members put their lives and safety at risk to protect our homes, schools and communities. Their salaries and the equipment they use are paid for by State and local taxes on property, sales and income. These funds are then invested in our law enforcement agencies and the men and women serving in law enforcement.…”