September 29, 2006
Reichert continues his relentless efforts to protect taxpayers' interests

At every available legislative opportunity, Rep. Dave Reichert voted to extend the state sales tax deduction during the 109th Congress. Reichert’s dedication to ensuring that Washington State taxpayers' interests are represented hasn't stopped with votes. Reichert first co-sponsored legislation to make the deduction permanent (H.R. 519, the Permanent Sales Tax Deduction Act of 2005) on July 26, 2005.

 

Even after the House had done its part by passing the legislation and it became clear that the Senate was going to allow it to get caught up in politics, Reichert continued his advocacy, pushing leadership and Chairman Thomas to understand the deduction’s importance to Washington State. Just this week he again joined other Members of the Washington State Congressional delegation as they reiterated their continued support for the state sales tax deduction’s extension in a letter to Speaker Hastert and Chairman Thomas. Congressman Reichert will return in November, ready to push Chairman Thomas and Speaker Hastert on this issue once again to ensure that Washington State taxpayers' don't suffer because of Senate inaction. 

 

Attached:

* September 25, 2006 letter to Speaker Hastert and Chairman Thomas

* May 24, 2006 letter to Chairman Thomas