On the recordJuly 17, 1997
2 years ago the Republicans signed a contract with the working families of America and promised to provide them with tax relief. They proposed a law called the American Dream Restoration Act, which calls for a $500-per-child tax credit for families making up to $200,000. This was item 5 on their Contract With America. Amazingly, the Republicans will give a $500-per-child tax credit to people making $200,000 but they want to deny this tax relief to families making $20,000. Yesterday the New York Times reported that the Speaker of the House might finally give the child care tax credit to all working families. Then he changed his mind. My colleagues, what is going on here? Are the Republicans going to keep their promise or not? Are the Republicans going to make good on their contract they signed or is this just another case of promises made, promises broken?
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