| Grassroots Spotlight: Hearing Activists Congressman Rob Woodall speaking from the Ways and Means committee room: "The members of congress who serve on this committee - we need them to understand the FairTax and be excited about the FairTax." Not only was the July 26 FairTax hearing successful in educating members of the Committee on Ways and Means, it also created such excitement from Americans that the entire committee website was unavailable Tuesday morning! So if you missed the hearing, you can watch a reply here. Our efforts are certainly not at an end with the first dedicated FairTax hearing. We have only started to ignite the wave of support that will force members of an unwilling Congress to accept the transformation of the FairTax over the failing status quo. But that wave is moving faster than before as thousands more Americans agree they'd rather keep their paychecks instead of the IRS. Constituents are forcing Congressional offices to address the FairTax issue and this campaign season's cameras bring even more attention to our cause. We are confident of future success because we know what has driven our movement to this point. As Congressman Woodall said, "I just want you to know I give you all credit for making this happen. This has been a grassroots movement from the start... Thanks for all that you do!" Is someone your FairTax inspiration? Email media@fairtax.org to nominate them for the spotlight! FairTax In the News A fair solution to the budget crisis – Boston Globe Negotiations over the federal debt limit are stalled over whether to provide for spending cuts alone or to combine spending cuts with revenue increases. Just as Democrats think that fairness requires revenue increases, Republicans think they must stand fast against such increases in order to protect the economy from further decline. But there is a way to cut spending and increase revenues while stimulating the economy - by junking the entire federal tax code and putting a consumption tax in its place... Fundamental tax reform seems to be temporarily off the table because of the debt ceiling crisis. But, in fact, one form of fundamental tax reform presents itself as the solution to that crisis. The FairTax commands broad grassroots support and offers the political cover that the president and Congress need in order to come to agreement. The idea is sitting there, just waiting for someone to see the obvious and take credit for it. - David G. Tuerck Woodall Credits Public With Helping Get FairTax Into Hearings – Dacula Patch U.S, Rep. Rob Woodall (R-GA-07) credited the American people with ensuring the FairTax is considered as a viable option for tax reform. The legislation was included during Tuesday's hearings by the Ways and Means Committee on the economic impact of the consumption-based tax models. The FairTax legislation, H.R. 25, now has 62 co-sponsors. "Today's hearing is a giant step forward not only for the FairTax, but for the legislative process," Woodall said in a press release. "The American people are calling for tax reform and the leaders in Washington are responding. By holding hearings and by learning as much as we can about how to move this nation forward in the right fiscal direction, I am certain that the FairTax will rise to the top as the most sensible tax reform solution." Understanding the FairTax Webinar With Special Topic: The difference between the FairTax inclusive 23% rate versus the 30% exclusive tax rate When: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Time: 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 6 pm Mountain, 5 pm Pacific Where: At your personal computer Why: To provide an interactive forum for people who cannot get to local meetings to learn about the FairTax and to present special topics that are frequently misunderstood or not generally discussed. Who: Join Marc Manieri, Americans for Fair Taxation Community Coordinator in the Greater Orlando, Florida area. In their third year now, Marc's webinars draw national participation from seasoned FairTax supporters as well as those just getting introduced to the FairTax. Join: To participate, register here. For more information contact Larry Walters at repeal_16@earthlink.net. | 
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