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In 2001, NTU worked with President Bush and Congress to cut taxes for all Americans. One of the most important tax cuts passed at that time was elimination of the death tax. Unfortunately, due to opposition by a handful of Senators and rules that effectively prohibit permanent changes to our nation's tax laws with fewer than 60 votes, the death tax will only be completely repealed during the year 2010. After 2010, if Congress fails to act, hard-working Americans will once again be forced to pay tax rates of up to 50 percent on family businesses and all other assets at death. The Senate plans to vote soon on making the current one-year repeal permanent, but lawmakers first need to take a series of parliamentary steps to get to this point. Make sure your Senator knows you support getting rid of the death tax for good, AND clearing away the legislative roadblocks that are keeping us from reaching our goal.