Congressman John Shadegg

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September 18, 2000

Death Tax Repeal
Clinton Vetoes Tax Relief for Family Owned Businesses

While members of Congress were back in their districts during the August recess, President Clinton vetoed the Death Tax Elimination Act, legislation which gives family businesses and farms much needed relief from the IRS. This burdensome tax has devastated too many family businesses, farms and personal savings. No section of the tax code is more unfair and more dangerous to our entrepreneurial spirit than the death tax. The death tax is simply double taxation. It punishes people who build a successful business or farm and try to leave that legacy to their kids. Click here learn what Congress is doing

Shadegg Defends Boy Scouts From Congressional Attack

It is remarkable that in the U.S. Congress and across the nation there is a movement designed to abolish the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). That's right, get rid of scouting -- one of America's oldest institution promoting citizenship and values in young men. Rightfully so this attack has meet fierce opposition and criticism. Click here for more

 

 


Protect the Pappas School

Last week I was honored to participate in a Congressional field hearing held in Phoenix regarding homeless education and the future of the Thomas J. Pappas School. The hearing was a great success. Hundreds of Pappas school supporters turned out and by the conclusion of the hearing it was clear that those who wanted to close the school were questioning their own opposition. Click here to learn more about the Pappas school

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