Congressman Cleaver Pushes for Fairer Tax Code for Middle Class

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It is Tax Day, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, is reiterating his fight for a tax code that is doesn't favor the wealthy, but is fair for the middle class.

"The partisan politics and back biting in Washington needs to end," said U.S. Representative Cleaver, "We must work together to reform our tax code for the middle class. It is past time to close the loop holes, stop the tax breaks for special interests, and start supporting hard-working Americans who are struggling under an unfair system."

The Congressman has expressed grave concerns about the proposed Republican budget and the potential it presents for another recession. It would:

provide a $200,000-plus tax break for millionaires

increase taxes on middle class families with children by $2,000

end the Medicare guarantee for seniors -- forcing them to pay more for services and prescriptions

cost the country 3 million jobs

push up to 170,000 children out of the Head Start program

cut academic support for as many as 3.4 million disadvantaged students

cost up to 29,000 jobs for teachers and aides

"Instead of betraying our seniors, slashing education, and destroying jobs, we should be cutting taxes for the middle class, supporting small businesses to revitalize economic growth, and building an economy that works for everyone," said Congressman Cleaver. "Tax Day, like every other day, is a good day to remember that."

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and all of Ray, Lafayette, and Saline Counties. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and also serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus.

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