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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a small business owner of more than 40 years and a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today released the following video message urging a repeal of the estate tax which is scheduled to come up for a vote in the House of Representatives this week.
"The estate tax, otherwise known as the death tax, is one of the most unfair taxes implemented by the U.S. government," said Williams. "Not only does it hinder job growth, it is double taxation that tears apart family businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), whose district includes part of Fort Hood, joined Bill Hemmer on Fox News' America's Newsroom on Friday to discuss the Purple Heart ceremony at Fort Hood and legislation he helped push through Congress to allow the victims of the November 5, 2009 attack to receive Purple Heart medals.
"Today is a new beginning for these families and these victims," said Williams. "It gives us an opportunity to remind our soldiers everywhere across the world that America does love them, America appreciates what they've done."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a small business owner of more than 40 years and a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today asked community banks and credit unions what Washington can do to relieve some of the regulatory burden that has caused hardships for smaller financial institutions.
"While the stated purpose of these new laws and regulations is to protect consumers, the opposite is actually happening," said Williams. "Regulations are not just hurting banks but the customers who depend on them.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a business owner of more than 40 years and a member of the House Financial Services Committee, today questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew who testified before the committee on the state of the U.S. economy.