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John Linder
John Linder
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 3, 1993
Preceded by Bob Barr
Born September 9, 1942 (1942-09-09) (age 65)
Deer River, Minnesota
Political party Republican
Spouse Lynne Linder
Religion Presbyterian

John Elmer Linder (born September 9, 1942), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing Georgia's 7th congressional district (map). The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule Georgia's 7th congressional district includes all of Barrow and Walton Counties and portions of Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Newton Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Robert Laurence "Bob" Barr Jr (born Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Deer River is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. Presbyterianism is a family of Christian denominations within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Georgia's 7th congressional district includes all of Barrow and Walton Counties and portions of Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Newton

He was born in Deer River, Minnesota, was educated at the University of Minnesota, served in the United States Air Force, was a dentist and businessman, president of a lending institution, and a member of the Georgia House of Representatives before entering the House. Deer River is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ( U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. Dentistry' is the "evaluation diagnosis prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical surgical or related procedures of diseases disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity The Georgia House of Representatives is the Lower house of the Georgia General Assembly (the state Legislature) of Georgia [1]

Linder has also taken a leadership role in the effort to enact fundamental tax reform. His legislation, the Fair Tax Act (H. The FairTax is a proposed change to the federal tax laws of the United States that would replace all federal income taxes with a single national retail R. 25), is a proposal for changing United States tax laws to replace all federal personal income taxes, payroll taxes, corporate taxes, capital gains taxes, self-employment taxes, gift taxes and inheritance taxes with a national retail sales tax and monthly tax prebate to households of citizens and legal resident aliens. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The federal government of the United States is the central United States Governmental body established by the United States Constitution. Payroll tax generally refers to two kinds of taxes: Taxes which Employers are required to withhold from Employees Pay, also known as Withholding Corporate tax refers to a Tax levied by various jurisdictions on the Profits made by companies or associations. A capital gains tax (abbreviated CGT) is a Tax charged on Capital gains the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory Asset that was purchased Self-employment is the individual pursuit of Capitalism. To be self-employed an individual is normally highly skilled in a trade or has a niche product or service A gift tax is a Tax imposed on the gratuitous transfer of ownership of property The estate tax in the United States is a Tax imposed on the transfer of the "taxable estate " of a deceased person whether such property is transferred A sales tax is a Consumption tax charged at the Point of purchase for certain goods and services The household is the basic unit of analysis in many Social, Microeconomic and Government models [2] In 2006, he voted against renewal of the Voting Rights Act. Background See also [[Disfranchisement after the Civil War]] The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865 after the Civil War, abolished and prohibited

Contents

District history

Georgia gained two seats after the 2000 census, but the Georgia state legislature produced a map intended to produce a congressional delegation of seven Democrats and six Republicans. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Linder and fellow Republican Bob Barr were drawn into a heavily Republican district that, while retaining Barr's district number (the 7th), contained more of the territory Linder had represented in what had been the 4th District from 1993 to 1997 and the 11th District since 1997. Robert Laurence "Bob" Barr Jr (born Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Linder handily defeated Barr in the 2002 Republican primary, all but assuring him of a sixth term. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Linder ran unopposed in 2004. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " In 2006, he was re-elected with 70. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 9% of the vote. [3]

Fair Tax Act

For more details on this topic, see FairTax. The FairTax is a proposed change to the federal tax laws of the United States that would replace all federal income taxes with a single national retail
U.S. Rep John Linder holding the 132 page FairTax Act in contrast to the more than 50,000 pages of tax code laws and regulations currently in effect.
U. S. Rep John Linder holding the 132 page FairTax Act in contrast to the more than 50,000 pages of tax code laws and regulations currently in effect.

Linder is coauthor of The FairTax Book with radio talk show host Neal Boortz, which spent time atop the New York Times bestseller list. The FairTax Book is a Non-fiction book by libertarian Radio Talk show host Neal Boortz and Congressman Neal A Boortz Jr (born April 6 1945 is an American radio host, author and Libertarian Political commentator. . [4] The book discusses H.R.25, also known as the Fair Tax Act, which Linder sponsored.

Linder first introduced the legislation in July 1999 to the 106th United States Congress. He has reintroduced substantially the same bill in each subsequent session of Congress. While the proposed bill has yet to have a major effect on the tax system, the Fair Tax Act has the highest number of cosponsors among tax reform proposals (attracting 61 in the 109th Congress),[5] gathering much stronger support than popular flat tax legislation. Tax reform is the process of changing the way Taxes are collected or managed by the Government. A flat tax (short for flat rate tax is a Tax system with a constant tax rate A number of congressional committees have heard testimony on the FairTax; however, it has not been voted on in either Chamber. The bill is cosponsored by former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, but has not received support from the Democratic leadership. Speaker of the House is a political term referring to a number of people In the United Kingdom and Canada, the Speaker of the House See also Illinois's 14th congressional district special election 2008 John Dennis "Denny" Hastert (born January 2, 1942) is an [6] Matching legislation has been introduced into the Senate by Georgia Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Clarence Saxby Chambliss (born November 10, 1943) is the senior United States Senator from Georgia. The FairTax has generated a large grassroots tax reform movement in recent years, led by the non-partisan group Americans For Fair Taxation. For other meanings see Grass roots (disambiguation. A grassroots movement (often referenced in the context of a Political movement A political movement is a Social movement working in the area of Politics. In Political science, nonpartisan denotes an Election, event or organization in which the participants declare or do not formally have a Political party Americans For Fair Taxation ( AFFT) also known [7]


Criticisms

FairTax presentation

The FairTax Book, co-authored by Neal Boortz and John Linder, was published on August 2, 2005.
The FairTax Book, co-authored by Neal Boortz and John Linder, was published on August 2, 2005. Neal A Boortz Jr (born April 6 1945 is an American radio host, author and Libertarian Political commentator.

Some have criticized Linder, Neal Boortz, and Americans For Fair Taxation for the way that they have presented the FairTax plan. Americans For Fair Taxation ( AFFT) also known The most common critique is the presented FairTax rate of a 23% sales tax on the total transaction value of new retail goods and services purchases; consumers pay to the government 23 cents of every dollar spent (sometimes called tax inclusive). A service is the non-material equivalent of a good. A service provision is an economic activity that does not result in Ownership, and this is what differentiates [4] However, American sales taxes have historically been expressed as a percentage of the original sale price (sometimes called tax exclusive): items priced at $100 pre-tax cost $130 with the tax added. [8] The use of the tax inclusive number in presenting the rate has been criticized as deceptive and by some as a "lie". [8] However, Linder argues that the 23% number represents a better comparison to income tax rates. [4] If you are in a 25% income tax bracket, you will pay $25 in federal income taxes out every $100 you earn. With the 23% FairTax, you would pay $23 in taxes out of every $100 you spend. This is also how the legislation is written — as an inclusive tax. [2]

Non-disclosed travel

Linder has also been criticized for omitting a trip paid for by a client of lobbyist Jack Abramoff from travel disclosure forms, even though he declared it on his personal income filings. Lobbying includes all attempts to influence Legislators and officials whether by other legislators constituents or organized groups Jack Abramoff (born February 28 1959 is a former Lobbyist, and a businessman who was a central figure in a series of high-profile political scandals. According to John Byrne and Ron Brynaert of The Raw Story, "Linder should have filed a travel form shortly after his trip and could have corrected it when he belatedly filed for other trips last year. Failing to properly report sponsored travel is a violation of House rules. "[9]

Committees and Affiliations

Committees

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

See also

References

  1. ^ John Linder Biography. Committee of Ways and Means is the chief Tax -writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Committee of Ways and Means is the chief Tax -writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Americans For Fair Taxation ( AFFT) also known The FairTax is a proposed change to the federal tax laws of the United States that would replace all federal income taxes with a single national retail The Online Office of John Linder. Retrieved on 2006-08-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
  2. ^ a b Linder, John (2005-01-04). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. H.R. 25: Fair Tax Act of 2005. govtrack. us. 109th U. S. Congress. Retrieved on 2006-07-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  3. ^ Georgia Election Results. Georgia Secretary of State (2006-11-16). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Retrieved on 2007-01-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France.
  4. ^ a b c Boortz, Neal; Linder, John (2006). The Fair Tax Book, Paperback, Regan Books. ISBN 0-06-087549-6.  
  5. ^ H.R.25 2005 Cosponsors. 109th U. S. Congress. The Library of Congress (2005-01-04). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Retrieved on 2006-08-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
  6. ^ Bender, Merrill (2005-06-01). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Economists Back FairTax Proposal. Budget & Tax News. The Heartland Institute. Retrieved on 2006-07-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  7. ^ Committee on Ways and Means Hearing — Statement of Leo Linbeck. Committee on Ways and Means (2005). Retrieved on 2007-01-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate
  8. ^ a b Vance, Laurence (2005-12-12). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian There is No Such Thing as a Fair Tax. Ludwig von Mises Institute. Retrieved on 2006-07-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  9. ^ Byrne, John (2006-02-27). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Georgia congressman failed to declare Abramoff client trip. Raw Story. Retrieved on 2006-08-27. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan

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Preceded by
Ben Jones		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 4th congressional district
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1997		 Succeeded by
Cynthia McKinney
Preceded by
Cynthia McKinney		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 11th congressional district
January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003		 Succeeded by
Phil Gingrey
Preceded by
Bob Barr		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 7th congressional district
January 3, 2003 – present		 Incumbent
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