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for investment. There are two areas that are particularly troublesome, the treatment of depreciation and capital gains.
“Finally, I have reservations about the raising of the ‘floor’ for the deduction of medical expenses. The conference report increases the level from 5 percent of gross income to 7.5 percent. These expenses are not chosen and there is little control that individuals have over these costs.
“These concerns notwithstanding, I believe the good outweighs the bad and this tax reform bill should be adopted.”
“Eighty percent of our taxpayers will pay 15 percent and no more. Six
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