WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BLUE DOG VISION FOR TAX REFORM

“I commend the Members of the Blue Dog Coalition for their hard work toward real, bipartisan tax reform. In order to be successful, tax reform must be permanent and bipartisan, and the Blue Dogs’ framework recognizes this. American businesses and families want changes to the tax code that do not advantage the wealthy over the middle class, balloon the deficit, or pay for tax cuts by raiding Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. It should be possible for Congress to reach agreement on needed reforms, and the concrete steps put forward by the Blue Dogs represent the kind of commonsense principles we should embrace.”

— Rep. Steny Hoyer, Minority Whip, U.S. House of Representatives

“Reducing taxes to unleash economic growth should not be a partisan issue. We applaud the willingness of Blue Dogs to get to work on this effort. We look forward to cooperating with members of Congress from across the political spectrum to advance tax reform.”

— Neil Bradley, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

“Done right, tax reform can grow the economy, ensure long-term fiscal responsibility, lift up the working and middle class, and expand the opportunity to earn for all American workers. We commend the Blue Dog Coalition for leading the call for this principles-based approach to tax reform and opening the door to a constructive, bipartisan process.”

— Gabe Horwitz, Vice President, Third Way Economic Program

“The Blue Dog Coalition tax reform principles — if adhered to — would create the type of tax system Americans deserve. It would make the tax code simpler, fairer, and more pro-growth without passing the financial obligation onto future generations of America.”

— Paul Weinstein, Jr., Senior Fellow, Progressive Policy Institute

“The Concord Coalition congratulates the Blue Dog Coalition for including two elements in its tax reform principles that we have long advocated: Fiscal responsibility and bipartisan solutions. In Concord’s view, these are the hallmarks of achieving a sustainable path for our nation’s debt, whether applied to reforms on either the spending or tax side of the budget. It’s important to remember that for a plan to be fiscally responsible; at the very least it should not add to the debt. With the tax reform debate gearing up, the Blue Dogs’ call for a fiscally responsible, bipartisan solution is a very timely reminder.”

— Robert Bixby, Executive Director, The Concord Coalition

“For over two decades — throughout Democratic and Republican majorities — the Blue Dogs have consistently led efforts to work across party lines to develop policies that benefit all Americans. The Blue Dog tax principles provide an opportunity for members of both parties to come together to pass comprehensive reform that provides much-needed relief for both American workers and businesses, while ensuring our country’s fiscal sustainability over the long term.”

— Cori Kramer, Executive Director, Center Forward

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OTHER POSTS ON THE BLUE DOG VISION FOR TAX REFORM:

Blue Dog Coalition Calls for Bipartisan Tax Reform

Blue Dog Vision for Tax Reform

How the GOP Framework Compares to the Blue Dog Vision for Tax Reform

What the American People are Saying About Tax Reform and Other Issues