Taxing American Families Is Not The Answer

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Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, House Democrats plan to vote on their national energy tax legislation this week. It defies common sense when the American people are faced with losing jobs and families are making hard decisions about how to weather this tough economy. The Democrats' priority is to impose a new tax. This cap-and-tax proposal will lead to job losses, higher gas prices, and increased electricity rates on American families with $3,128 of new taxes for each family each year. Moreover, it is also unnecessary when there are positive alternatives to promote clean energy technology.

An all-of-the-above energy policy would achieve the goals of a cleaner environment while promoting oil and natural gas exploration in America, invest in innovative new technologies and encouraging conservation and smarter energy use. Above all, it would be no new tax on American families nor would it punish small businesses. Taxing American families is not the answer to our energy needs.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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