PRESS RELEASE FROM AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM

Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) signs the Taxpayer Protection Pledge

Congressional candidate signs taxpayer protection pledge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jason Chaffetz, a Republican vying for
Utah’s 3 Congressional District seat, recently signed the
Taxpayer Protection Pledge sponsored by Americans for Tax
Reform (ATR). The Pledge commits signers to “oppose any and
all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for
individuals and/or businesses … and oppose any net
reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless
matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates."

ATR has offered the Pledge to all candidates for federal
office since 1987. To date, President George W. Bush, 42
U.S. senators, and 196 members of the U.S. House of
Representatives have signed the Pledge. Additionally, seven
Governors and over 1,200 state legislators have signed the
Pledge.

“Americans, now more than ever, need leaders committed to
fiscal responsibility and pro-growth economic policies,”
said Grover Norquist, president of ATR.

“By signing the Pledge, Mr. Chaffetz demonstrates his
allegiance to hard-working taxpayers nationwide, as well as
dedication to taxpayers in Utah. I applaud him for his
leadership and dedication to the ideals of limited
government.”

“I strongly encourage every candidate for federal and state
elective office to sign the Pledge,” Norquist continued.

Copies of the Pledge are available at www.atr.org or by
calling (202) 785-0266.

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Americans for Tax Reform is a non-partisan coalition of
taxpayers and taxpayer groups who oppose any and all
federal and state tax increases.


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