National Problems, Local Solutions: Tax reform in the states

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Page 15 - It has been said that the power to tax is the power to destroy; conversely, the power to cut taxes is the power to restore.
Page 97 - Mark Corallo, director of communications; John Williams, deputy communications director; Carla J. Martin, chief clerk; Lisa Smith-Arafune, deputy chief clerk...
Page 54 - My neighbors objected, claiming I was violating zoning by building the Ark in my front yard, So I had to get a variance from the city planning commission. Then I had a big problem getting enough wood for the Ark because there was a ban on cutting trees to save the Spotted Owl. I had to convince US Fish & Wildlife that I needed the wood to save the Owls. But they wouldn't let me catch any owls. So, no owls.
Page 97 - Members' and witnesses' written and opening statements be included in the record, and without objection, so ordered. I ask unanimous consent that all articles, exhibits and extraneous or tabular material referred to be included in the record, and without objection, so ordered. I...
Page 47 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I look forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses. [The prepared statement of Hon. Dennis J. Kucinich follows:] Statement of Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich Ranking Minority Member House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations Hearing on "Combating Terrorism: The 9/1 1 Commission Recommendations and the National Strategies" September 22, 2004 Good morning.
Page 3 - Coufal, minority staff assistant. Mr. BURTON. Good morning. A quorum being present, the committee will come to order. I ask unanimous consent that all witnesses' and Members' statements be included in the record.
Page 53 - I am going to make it rain until the whole earth is covered with water and all of the evil people are destroyed, but I want to save a few good people and two of every kind of living thing on the planet. I am ordering you to build me an ark." And in a flash of lightning, he delivered the specifications for the ark. "Okay," Noah said, trembling in fear and fumbling with the blueprints. Six months later and it starts to rain.
Page 106 - Reagan was right when he said that the federal government has taken too much tax money from the people, too much authority from the states and too much liberty with the Constitution.
Page 55 - Chairman and members of the committee, it is a pleasure to appear before you today I thank you for the opportunity to...

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