Washington, DC- (Tuesday, April 17, 2012) – On Tax Day,Congresswoman Johnson releases the following statement on the Buffett Rule and how we can strengthen the economy for all Americans:

“It’s that time of year again which most Americans dread, Tax Day. Middle class Americans are being asked to pay a higher tax rate than millionaires and billionaires. This is an unfair burden on the middle class, which is why I support the Buffett Rule. The Buffett Rule seeks to reverse the notion that the tax code only works for the wealthy.

For far too long, the tax code has benefited the wealthiest Americans, while middle class families have struggled. It is time for Congress to work together to address this injustice, strengthen our middle class, and rebuild our economy. The Buffett Rule will help us get there.”

The Buffett Rule was named after billionaire Warren Buffett, whose secretary pays a higher tax rate than he does. Congresswoman Johnson is a co-sponsor of the Buffett Rule,  H.R. 3903 "Paying a Fair Share Act."

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.