s he referred to him. If Mr. Hickerson hadn’t neglected to do his homework, he would have came across several facts that directly oppose his assertion. Under Governor Bush’s tax cut plan, the largest percentage of reductions go to the lower to moderate-income families. Six million low and moderate-income families will be removed completely from the federal income tax rolls. In addition, the marginal income tax rate on millions of low-income families will fall by over 40%. It is true, however that the average family of 4 making an annual income of $75,000 will get $1,000 more in tax cuts then the average family of 4 making $35,000, but it is simply not true to say that the lower income bracket won’t receive any tax cuts, because they too will receive significant tax cuts under Governor Bush’s plan. Candidate Bush also plans to give a tax cut to single parents ranging from $1,500-$2,500. Bush’s proposed 5-year tax cut plan encompasses approximately $460 billion dollars and will continue to raise the standard of living for all Americans. Bush’s planned budget uses only about a quarter of the surplus for tax cuts, while the extra money goes to lowering the national debt, education and defense. Just some numbers for the folks out there who are unfamiliar with what Governor Bush has done in Texas: Texas has the third lowest tax burden in the United States and Texas remains one of only a handful of states who have completely eliminated income tax. Next Hickerson raised disapproval for education vouchers, stating “Bush does not intend on giving poor people enough money to fund a half-semester of private school.” Once again these unsubstantiated opinions make their way to the forefront. Governor Bush wants to see all children succeed and go through school in a safe learning environment. Bush plans to see that all schools are doing their job of raising America’s youth. If a certain...
