Mike Crapo
Mike Crapo
Michael Dean "Mike" Crapois the senior United States Senator from the state of Idaho, elected to office in 1998. A Republican, he previously served as the United States Representative for Idaho's 2nd congressional district from 1993 to 1999...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 May 1951
CountryUnited States of America
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I can think of a number of things more interesting to read about than tax law, but few things affect our lives more.
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The economy grows when families can spend money on personal priorities rather than priorities imposed by the federal government.
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In January 1776, Thomas Paine issued 'Common Sense,' advocating independence from Great Britain.
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Even with multiple instruction books, maneuvering the maze of the tax code is costly and time-consuming.
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Individuals and businesses must participate in a national discussion about a simpler tax system, one that collects sufficient revenue to meet appropriate federal responsibilities, but one resting on a broader, fairer tax base without penalizing saving and investing, the backbone of a strong, decentralized and thriving economy.
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Throwing off despotism and tyranny is our history and part of our national identity - something in which we can take incredible pride.
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We are gifted with freedom, but with that freedom comes the reality of the unknown and the responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and on guard against those who would do us harm.
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The Declaration calls us to recognize the inherent equality of all people. And when it becomes unmistakably evident that a government is denying the governed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, it's the right of people to establish a new government to secure these unalienable rights.