Congressman John Linder updates volunteers at Gainesville meeting

Congressman John Linder, sponsor of HR 25 (The FairTax Act of 2007) was the guest speaker at a volunteer info and training meeting in Gainesville this past Saturday. Linder shared with the group that as of that Saturday the FairTax act of 2007 now has 56 co-sponsors. He believes that reaching the 100 co-sponsor level is very likely in this Congress at which time Rep. Charlie Rangel has promised to take the bill from committee to the floor for a vote. Linder encouraged the group to continue the efforts to push the Representatives in Congress to co-sponsor the bill and to help him make this a national issue by attending any upcoming presidential debates or campaign stops in our area.


Many thanks to the many FairTax supporters who gave up their Saturday morning to attend the meeting and learn more about how they can help promote the FairTax. The attendees were ready to offer lots of good ideas, plus their time and talent. Several volunteered to be trained so they could become speakers to the many organizations throughout the state that ask for a presentation. And most agreed to help out by manning booths at carnivals, business conventions, community fairs, etc.

Additional info/training meetings are being planned for Macon in March and possibly Athens to follow. The exact dates will be decided soon and announced. So, if you couldn't make this meeting you will have other opportunities. Congressman Linder has agreed to attend the future meetings as his schedule allows.

If you are interested in attending the next meetings in either Gainesville or Macon email Angela at: abean108@bellsouth.net