TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
When discussing tax relief, it is easy to get lost in the numbers. But at its core, this is about values. It is about believing that families, churches, and communities are better equipped than Washington bureaucrats to decide how money is spent. It is about protecting the dignity of work and making sure a lifetime of effort is not swallowed up by taxes at the end of the day. It is about increasing liberty for individuals and businesses by decreasing the burden of taxation. This is also about freedom, the freedom for a mom in New Boston to stay home with her newborn without worrying about the next tax bill, or for a small business owner to take on an extra employee, or for a family to keep the farm that has been passed down for generations. These freedoms are not abstract. They are lived out in our neighborhoods, schools, and churches every day. As we celebrate Christmas and the birth of our Savior, we are reminded of the blessings we enjoy and the responsibilities
that come with them. The government cannot, and should not, do everything for us. However, it can empower the more important institutions in this world, the family institution, our faith institutions, and the institutions of business and commerce, to thrive and grow with renewed freedom. The Working Families Tax Cut is a step in that direction. This accomplishment is not about Washington politics. It is about East Texas families. It is about shrinking the footprint of government, while increasing the footprint of the family. As you shop for Christmas, gather for worship services, or volunteer at a local charity this season, remember that your voice has been heard. East Texans prevailed. And together, we have ensured that the promise of lower taxes and greater opportunity became a reality. And that is something worth celebrating, at Christmas and all year long.
Nathaniel Moran, United States Representative, Texas First Congressional District
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