REPEAL OF THE DEATH TAX -- (House of Representatives - June 07, 2000)

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   (Ms. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1

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minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

   Ms. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, this week the House will vote on H.R. 8, the Death Tax Elimination Act, a bipartisan bill supported by 244 Members of the House, including 46 Democrats and one Independent.

   Mr. Speaker, repeal of the death tax is supported by a huge coalition of folks all over this country. The Black Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the National Indian Business Association, many environmental groups and the National Association of Women Business Owners.

   Twenty-five years ago, women were given access to business loans. Now, many are struggling to pass their life's work on to their children. According to their most recent study, women business owners spend an average of $1,000 a month on estate planning just to prepare for the death tax and keep the family business in the family. With 44 million Americans without health insurance, a majority of them working for small businesses, that $1,000 a month could go a long way toward providing benefits for employees.

   Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important measure. Support repealing the unfair death tax.

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