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May 10, 2006

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Tell Congress: Don't Extend Tax Breaks for the Rich

News from AFL-CIO:

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Call Congress Now

We need you to take action immediately. Republican leaders in the House and Senate are planning a vote on legislation that would extend big tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, putting America deeper into debt when we can least afford it.

This vote is happening in the House today. Please call your representative right now and tell him or her to vote against the tax reconciliation bill.

Call Your U.S. Representative Now--It's a Toll-Free Call 800-459-1887

This $70 billion tax bill gives big breaks to the rich, while working families pay the price. Middle-income families will receive an average cut of just $20 from this bill, while the 0.2 percent of households with income over $1 million will get an average cut of $42,000, according to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.

If this bill passes, we'll see cuts in education, child care, job training, services for the elderly and many health programs.

More tax cuts for the rich and more cuts to vital services? These aren't our priorities. Call your representative today and tell him or her to vote against the tax reconciliation bill.

Call Your U.S. Representative Now Toll-Free 800-459-1887

Thank you for all that you do.

In solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

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