U.S. Chamber Urges Permanent Repeal of Death Tax

Now is the Time to Jumpstart the Economy, Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, DC—Bruce Josten, executive vice president for Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on initial press reports about the incoming administration and Congress' plans for the death tax:

"If Washington's incoming leadership really wants to jumpstart the economy and create jobs they can start by sending the death tax to the grave once and for all.

"We should not be burdening hard working Americans with this serious, home-grown threat when they face enough competition from emerging markets abroad."

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

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