To the editor:
There have been letters in The Courier recently which criticize U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. They are giving "voice" to the Democratic Party and their critical "talking points." The statements show their disregard for the truth and they are just trying to obstruct the Trump agenda. Well, it won't work!
Rep. Brady has patterned his tax reform plan on President Reagan's 1986 plan, which was adopted. In an editorial to the Courier earlier this year, Brady quotes Reagan thusly, "For the sake of fairness, simplicity and growth, we must radically change the structure of a tax system that still treats our earnings as the personal property of the Internal Revenue Service. The proposal I'm putting forth for America's future will free us from the grip of special interests and create a binding commitment to the only special interest that counts – you, the people who pay American's bills," said Reagan. "My fellow citizens, let's not let this magnificent moment slip away. Tax relief is in sight. Let's make it a reality. Let's not let prisoners of mediocrity wear us down. Let's not let the special interest raids of the few rob us of all our dreams."
Those of us who have lived in the 8th Congressional District for a number of years know that Brady is a conservative Republican. In my search of his record, I see that he consistently gets over 75 percent of the vote.
As for "traditional family interests," Brady represents the majority of voters in the 8th Congressional District's family values. Congressman Brady has a lifetime record of 94.5 with the American Conservative Union, the oldest and most regarded database of conservative voters.
It is in the taxpayers' interest to have this bill pass both houses of Congress and sent to President Trump's desk for signature.
May Stephens
Conroe
