From the beginning of my service in Congress, I have worked hard to reduce our tax burden. I believe that providing tax relief for the hard-working families of my North Alabama district allows us to make our economy stronger. As a founding member and past Chairman of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of 47 fiscally conservative Democrats, I have been a strong proponent of serious tax reform during my time in Congress.
I have been a champion for tax reform, fighting to simplify and to remove unfair provisions from the tax code. I have supported legislation that has reduced marginal rates, eliminated the marriage penalty, extended the 10 percent tax bracket, and doubled the child tax credit. I have also voted for legislation that has provided tax relief for American businesses to help them remain competitive in the global marketplace.
One tax I find most offensive is the "death tax". I have consistently supported a permanent repeal of this tax and have introduced original legislation to end this unfair penalty. I also founded the End-the-Death Tax Congressional Caucus to encourage other Members to follow in my footsteps. Families should not be forced to deal with this burdensome tax at such trying times.
2008 Tax Reform Press Releases:
Cramer Encourages North Alabama to Participate in Tax Reform Session
(February 21, 2008)
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