Institute for Policy Innovation Press Conference, Congressional Briefing on Tax Reform Set for Feb. 12

2/11/2002

From: Carrie Hestilow of the Institute for Policy Innovation, 888-557-4474; e-mail: Chestilow@ipi.org; Web site: www.ipi.org

News Advisory:

Who: -- U.S. Representative David Dreier, chairman, House Rules Committee and House chairman, Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus (R-Calif.)

-- U.S. Representative Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

-- U.S. Representative Mike Pence (R-Ind.)

-- U.S. Representative John Linder (R-Ga.)

-- Tom Giovanetti, president, Institute for Policy Innovation

-- Grover Norquist, president, Americans for Tax Reform

What: Press conference unveiling the results of the most comprehensive tax reform research project ever.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 12 9-9:30 a.m.

Where: U.S. Capitol Building, Room HC8

Why: The results of the "Roadmap to Tax Reform" project demonstrate that the long-term strength and stability of the U.S. economy depend on fundamental tax reform. Authors of the studies have investigated such topics as how taxes impact savings and investment, health care, privacy, Social Security, international competitiveness, and family income.

A day-long Capitol Hill briefing will take place after the press conference, which members of the media also can attend. The first panel -- from 10-11:30 a.m. -- will examine the context for tax reform; the luncheon -- from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- will feature former chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means (RSVP required); the second panel -- from 1:15-2:45 p.m. -- will look at the economics of tax reform; and, the third panel -- from 3-4:30 p.m. -- will explore the benefits to society of tax reform.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Carrie Hestilow at 888-557-4474 or at chestilow@ipi.org.

On the day of the event, call Sonia Hoffman at 202-213-0379.