FairTax Bill, Either Open or Closed Bill
August 24, 2009 by Charlie
Filed under About the FairTax
Someone please tell the moderator that the FairTax bill has not been “corrupted by politicians”. The design in the bill is exactly the design which was developed by a team of economists and market researchers. In fact, one of the most difficult challenges that we face is getting the bill passed with NO amendments or special interest provisions which is NOT the way most bills get through congress these days.
The bill can either be voted out of committee as an open or a closed bill. Congressman Linder has indicated that he will elect to have it sent forward as a closed bill, which means that no amendments may be offered on the floor of the house – only a straight up or down vote. Amendments may be offered in the Ways & Means Committee, but Congressman Linder will still have control and can elect to halt the process if the amendments defeat the purpose of the bill.
Phil Hinson





