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Bob Barr on Families & Children
Libertarian nominee for President; Former Republican Representative (GA-7)
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OpEd: married three times, but opposes gay marriage
The Defense of Marriage Act is a preemptive response to the Hawaii State Supreme Court's anticipated decision in favor of the right of gays to be legally married. The proposed federal legislation would make gay spouses ineligible for federal benefits and
would allow a state to refuse recognition of gay marriage legally performed elsewhere. The bill is introduced by Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA), who personally has a great deal of experience with the institution of marriage. He has been wed 3 times.
And Mr. Gingrich himself is no slacker when it comes to marriage. His former wife, whom he divorced after her cancer operation, turned to the local church for help when Gingrich refused to pay child support.
These are some of the main defenders of marriage taking the floor in the debate.The Defense of Marriage Act is supported by EVERY Republican except Wisconsin's Steve Gunderson, who is openly gay.
Source: Outsider in the House, by Bernie Sanders, p.135
, Jun 17, 1997
Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years.
Vote to pass a bill that would reduce taxes for married people by $399.2 billion over 10 years by doubling the couples' deduction and the child tax credit. Among other provisions, the bill would allow married couples filing jointly to claim a standard deduction equal to the deduction they would receive filing singly.
Reference: Bill sponsored by Weller, R-IL;
Bill HR 6
; vote number 2001-75
on Mar 29, 2001
Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus.
Barr is a member of the Congressional Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus
Statement Of Purpose- To build awareness around the issue of missing and exploited children for the purpose of finding children who are currently missing and to prevent future abductions.
- To create a voice within Congress on the issue of missing and exploited children and introduce legislation that would strengthen law enforcement, community organizing and school-based efforts to address child abduction.
- To identify ways to work effectively in our districts to address child abduction. By developing cooperative efforts that involve police departments, educators, and community groups we can heighten awareness of the issue and pool resources for the purpose of solving outstanding cases and preventing future abductions.
Source: Congressional Caucus Web site 01-CMECC0 on Jan 8, 2001
Use tax code to reinforce families.
Barr signed the Contract with America:
[As part of the Contract with America, within 100 days we pledge to bring to the House Floor the following bill]:
The Families Reinforcement Act:
Child support enforcement, tax incentives for adoption, strengthening rights of parents in their children’s education, stronger child pornography laws, and an elderly dependent care tax credit to reinforce the central role of families in American society.
Source: Contract with America 93-CWA6 on Sep 27, 1994
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