Chet Edwards For Congress

IRS should not violate taxpayer privacy

April 6, 2006
Chet Edwards: IRS should not violate taxpayer privacy

Waco Tribune Herald
By Chet Edwards |

WASHINGTON — Would you be shocked if the IRS allowed your private personal financial information, such as your Social Security number, bank balance, home mortgage information or other financial investments, to be sold to the highest bidder?

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Raising The Cost Of Student Loans Unwise

November 6, 2005
Edwards: Raising The Cost Of Student Loans Unwise
Special to the Eagle

Bryan-College Station Eagle
By REP. CHET EDWARDS | Op-Ed

I am deeply disappointed that the U.S. House leadership pushed through the Budget Committee on Thursday partisan legislation that could add $5,000 to $28,000 to the cost of college student loans. This legislation, contained in the 2006 Budget Reconciliation bill, could be on the House floor for a vote as early as this week.

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Renew Our Promise This Memorial Day

May 20, 2005
Renew Our Promise This Memorial Day
A Column by Chet Edwards

For 137 years, we have paused on the last Monday of May to remember and honor those Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to country. This year, as we salute fallen heroes from a new generation and those who have gone before, we should pledge to them and to ourselves to honor their sacrifice every day. One of the most meaningful actions the nation can take is for Congress to keep the many promises that have been made to our men and women in uniform, to our military veterans, to reservists and members of the National Guard, and to military retired.

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