Rep. Foster Says No to Tax Increase
Casts Vote Against Democratic Budget

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Washington, Jun 5, 2008 - Today, as the House considered the Conference Report on the Budget, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) stood up for taxpayers by casting his vote against the Democratic Budget. Foster released the following statement:

“I can’t support a budget, from either party, that raises taxes on the middle class.  This bill hurts families all across the 14th District by eliminating the 10-percent bracket for lower-income taxpayers, reinstating the marriage penalty and increasing taxes on small businesses and investments.

I campaigned on a platform of middle class tax relief, and I was elected to Washington to bring about change.  When asked to choose between my party and the people I represent, I will choose the families of the 14th District every single time.”

Concluded Foster, “In addition, neither the Democratic leadership nor the Bush Administration has ever dealt honestly with the true cost of the war in Iraq.”