For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 23, 2004
President Commends Congress for Passing Tax Relief Legislation
Statement by President on Tax Relief Legislation
The tax relief I worked with Congress to pass is putting more money
into the hands of the American people and helping to grow our economy.
As the economy strengthens, the last thing hard-working American
families need is a tax increase. I commend the Members of Congress for
acting to extend marriage penalty relief, the $1,000 child tax credit,
and the broader 10 percent individual tax rate -- which would otherwise
expire this year and raise taxes on nearly 94 million Americans. This
legislation will give families and small businesses added certainty and
keep us on the path to greater prosperity, and it brings us one step
closer to making the tax relief permanent.
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