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Tom Wolf: “But if everything they said is true, and I believe it is true, why would not the same help be given to Federal…”

On the recordApril 5, 1995
But if everything they said is true, and I believe it is true, why would not the same help be given to Federal employees? ... But if this is good for American families, it should be good for the families of Federal employees. Mr. Speaker, I urge the leadership of my side to remove the provision which increases the payroll tax on Federal employees. it should never see the light of day and should not pass. Mr. Speaker, as one of the first Members of Congress to call for family tax relief, I am pleased that this package has as its centerpiece a $500 tax credit for families with children.
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Tom Wolf
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need for tax relief for Federal employees during a discussion on a tax cut bill.

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