Supporting America's Charities Act

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Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I voted against suspending the rules and
adopting the ``Supporting America's Charities Act.'' I think there are
strong arguments in favor of this legislation and arguments of roughly
equal weight that we should not at this time make these tax incentives
permanent when they are not paid for.
As I have stated in the Congressional Record on many occasions, I
believe that controversial matters should come up under regular order,
allowing adequate debate time and preferably allowing for amendments
from the floor. This legislation is controversial enough to warrant
that attention.
Under these circumstances I could not vote to suspend the rules. I
might well vote for this legislation if it came to the floor of the
House through regular order, particularly if members were allowed to
offer amendments.

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