U.S. Senator Sam Brownback -- Tax, Budget and Government Reform

TAX, BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT REFORM

Establishing fiscal responsibility in our federal government is one of the most pressing issues that we face, and it remains one of my top priorities. I believe that hard-working Americans continue to be overtaxed, and to address this situation, we need to enact more tax relief and measures of government reform and accountability. In so doing, we help ensure that the growth of the federal government is restrained, returning more power to the people at the local level.


Tax Reform Since I was first elected to Congress in 1994, one of my top priorities has been lowering federal taxes. I firmly believe that hard-working taxpayers know how to spend their money much better than bureaucrats in Washington.		Government Reform The hour has come to extend accountability and fiscal soundness throughout the federal government. I have introduced the bipartisan Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies (CARFA) Act (S.1155) with 25 Senate cosponsors to accomplish this purpose.

Parents' Tax Relief Act It is time for us to acknowledge the sacrifices that parents make to invest in the upbringing of their children when they stay at home. Such recognition is the goal of the Parentss Tax Relief Act (S.816), which I have introduced in the Senate.		Simplify the Tax Code Today's tax code is confusing, complex, and overly burdensome. In 2006 alone, $203 billion were spent just on preparing taxes; and increases in the tax law's complexity have added roughly 1 billion hours in annual paperwork over just the last 10 years. It is time for a new Federal tax system.

Social Security I am committed to the principle that in working to reform Social Security, we must ensure that no benefits will be lost by either current retirees or those who are soon to retire. I am equally committed to fixing Social Security.

Brownback Applauds Federal Reserve Action 03/18/08

Brownback Applauds Senate Passage of CARFA Amendment to Budget Resolution 03/14/08

Brownback commends economic stimulus plan, calls for incentives for reinvestment in U.S. 01/18/08

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