Political Quotes

“I do propose today a Sense of the Senate amendment on the importance of providing additional tax relief for our Nation's teachers. This amendment simply states that it is the Sense of the Senate that during the 107th Congress, the Senate should pass legislation providing elementary and secondary level educators with additional tax relief in recognition of the many out of pocket, unreimbursed expenses they incur to improve the education of our Nation's students. I note that President Bush agrees that teachers should receive tax relief to help defray the costs associated with classroom expense and professional development costs. The President's education blueprint to the Congress contained a specific reference on page 13. I will read it: Provide tax deductions for teachers: Teachers will be able to make tax deductions up to $400 to help defray the costs associated with out-of-pocket classroom expenses such as books, supplies, professional enrichment programs and other training.”