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I just received a message from my Senator, Bob Corker, R, TN, say he was very interested in FAIR TAX proposal that is now - he says, being considered by House Ways and Means Committee.   That it is news to me but then, I have only been involved for a couple of days.

Here is the IMPORTANT part - we need to contact EVERY person on that Committee - NOW!!!!

If they do not approve it and send it to the Chairman for consideration by the whole House, it means it is DEAD in this…

Recently, I was encouraged write to my new Representative in Congress, promoting the FAIR TAX legislation and - as is typical, there was no response.  She is a Republican, both of my Senators are Republicans.  Normally, I am not concerned about the lack of response, but they are talking about the budget - even as you read this, so it is important that the appropriate committees can hold a hearing on its validity.  Otherwise, we can forget about the possibilities.  Perhaps, by 2012, we might…