Senate Will Soon Vote to Repeal the Estate Tax

[Priorities in Order]

I'm working with Coalition for America's Priorities, http://www.coalition4americaspriorities.com/, to let everyone know that Senator Frist plans to have the Senate vote on legislation to repeal the estate tax the week of June 6th. According to a May 23rd article in the Capital Hill newspaper, Roll Call;

"With this week’s calendar clearly full, sources acknowledge that some other matters may have to wait until Members return to work early next month. June also promises a full agenda for the Senate, as GOP leaders have vowed to bring up a series of hot-button issues such as the gay marriage amendment, an anti-flag burning measure and estate tax legislation."

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/51_127/roadmap/13486-1.html

It is extremely irresponsible for Senator Frist and the Republicans to even debate this giveaway to the wealthiest segment of Americans when we are at war, running huge deficits and rebuilding New Orleans, just to name a few priorities. Repealing the estate tax would cost $75 billion a year in federal revenue and over a trillion dollars overall. In addition, fewer than 2% of Americans have to pay the estate tax.

Please take action and contact your Senators to let them know where you stand. There are great resources to use at the Coalition's website and you can contact your Senators using this link. If anyone needs more information or resources, please let me know. Thanks.

http://www.coalition4americaspriorities.com/takeaction.htm