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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
House Passes HR 5719
Tax Act Would End IRS's Private Debt Collection Program
After fending off an effort to attach an immigration provision, the House passed HR 5719 by a vote of 238-179.
The bill would end the IRS's private debt collection (PDC) program if signed into law. It was this provision and a proposed change to the rules of health savings accounts (HSAs) that drew vocal opposition from Republicans.
While the fortunes of the bill in the Senate are uncertain -- Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) is a staunch supporter of the PDC initiative -- The House vote indicates an override of a veto is unlikely.
For more details about bill, read this Watcher article.
Posted by Craig Jennings
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