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"'Many of us are working to get the
House of Representatives to approve the 1999 Tax Limitation Amendment this
year. This amendment would require a two-thirds majority vote of both houses
of Congress to raise taxes. This requirement may be waived by Congress when
a declaration of war is in effect or when a declaration of war is in effect
or when a military conflict threatens national security. However, any increase
in taxes enacted under such a waiver shall be effective for no more than
two years'" (Virgil Goode, The Tribune, Charlottesville, Virginia,
February 11, 1999).
"'You may remember the similar
bill that came before Congress in April of last year; the vote in the House
was 238 to 186 in favor of the Amendment. However, Constitutional Amendments
need a two-thirds majority of those present and voting to be approved, and
the bill was not sent to the Senate for consideration'" (Virgil
Goode, The Tribune, Charlottesville, Virginia, February 11, 1999).
"'This year's version of the amendment
starts off on a strong footing; already, nearly 100 members of the House,
including me, have signed to co-sponsor the legislation. We believe that
now that we have achieved a balanced budget agreement and established spending
caps, we whould not fall into what has been referred to as the tax and
spend mentality of previous years. It is our belief that it should take
a so-called super majority two-thirds of the House and Senate to agree that
it is necessary to increase taxes on residents of the United States'"
(Virgil Goode, The Tribune, Charlottesville, Virginia, February 11, 1999).
"'Let me know your thoughts. You
may write Cong. Virgil Goode, 1520 Longworth House Office Building Washington,
D.C.; or call the Washington office, 1-202-225-4711'" (Virgil Goode,
The Tribune, Charlottesville, Virginia, February 11, 1999).
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