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PRESS RELEASE FROM AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM
 Contact: Christopher Butler ( cbutler@atr.org or 202-785-0266)

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4/16/02

PLEDGE SIGNERS AGREE TO TAX INCREASES
Have They Forgotten Their Promise to Taxpayers?

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) reminds the following legislators that they signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and thereby promised to "oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes." As the Legislature considers a $5/ton waste tax increase, ATR encourages these pledge signers to keep their pledge:

  • H. Russell Potts, Jr. (S-27)
  • Allen Louderback (H-15)
  • John J. Welch, III (H-21)
  • L. Preston Bryant, Jr. (H-23)
  • Vincent F. Callahan, Fr. (H-34)
  • David Albo (H-42)
  • Frank D. Hargrove, Sr. (H-55)
  • M. Kirkland Cox (H-66)
  • Terrie L. Suit (H-81)
  • Robert F. McDonnell (H-84)

"It has come to my attention that these legislators may be considering whether to break their Taxpayer Protection Pledges," said Emily Sedgwick, State Projects Manager at ATR. "I strongly encourage them to keep their pledges. The pledge is relevant to all attempts to increase taxes, well publicized or not."

Americans for Tax Reform is a non-partisan coalition of taxpayers and taxpayer groups who oppose all federal and state tax increases.  For more information or to arrange an interview with Mr. Norquist please contact Christopher Butler at (202)785-0266 or by email at cbutler@atr.org.