“For months, the President has consistently told the American people that he thinks everyone should pay ‘their fair share.’ While no one would disagree with this notion, when it comes to our looming tax explosion, the IRS cannot collect ‘fair share’ they must collect an actual number. This vague notion, championed by the President, is politically akin to being for puppies and against fraud; the devil is in the details. We are prepared to work with the President to find common ground on tax rates, the AMT, the death tax, and hundreds of tax exemptions distorting our tax code. However, we cannot negotiate with a slogan; we can only negotiate with a number."
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By Rep. Ross Tampa Tribune I'm no theologian, but I am pretty sure you cannot stand before almighty God on the Day of Judgment and say, "I paid my taxes." No, our obligation to our fellow man is not collective; it is personal. The late president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Adrian Pierce Rogers, once famously said, "The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else." And he is absolutely right. The recent Obamacare decision only crys...
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded today’s introduction of the “Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID)” Act, which would provide a streamlined process for developers to obtain environmental permits and approvals for their projects in a timely and efficient manner. The RAPID Act was introduced by Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL), along with original cosponsors Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN)....(read more)
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By Rep. Ross In the Lakeland Ledger Published: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 2:34 a.m. The United States Postal Service does not take one dime of taxpayer money. You've heard this, I've heard this, and it is something postal employees say to me time and time again. For the most part, it is absolutely true. It is what postal unions won't tell you that should scare every taxpayer. Before I scare you, let me say that the USPS is home to hundreds of thousands of dedicated, hard-working American citizens...
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