[basil]

So--how long before we get rid of the ILLEGAL tax put on every phone line by the esteemed AL GORE?

[Concho]

The IRS is the worst terrorist organization that the US has to fear.

[pipecorp]

Thank your congressman for saving you $4.32 annually.
This is far too generous. I think the savings realized by americans from this act should be taxed at the maximum rate, after all, we can't be left to spend such a large amount of the government's money on our own.

[Xenalyte]

I am proud of the legislation I have co-sponsored and voted for to help families keep more of the money they earn.

Yeah, Casa de Xena will save about 12 bucks a year.

Whoop-de-friggin'-do.

[Kieri]

I, for one, am glad to see that antiquity finally DIE. It's a little thing, but it's one less tax on our phone bills.

Next thing that should go: The Universal Service Fee!

[AdvisorB]

If the RATs had there way we would still be paying this tax in the 23rd century.

[sheana]

108 yrs of a tax and we can claim 2 yrs refund on our income tax return?
hahahahahahahaha

Quit patting your back and get to work repealing all the other worthless taxes!

[GretchenM]

Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville [who sponsored the tax repeal bill] represents Ohio’s Third Congressional District.

I have a new person in Congress to like.

[festus]

So House Resolution 1898 repeals a tax started in 1898 ?

This articles a joke right ?

[mysterio]

Good. I'm glad they repealed it.

[econjack]

Does anyone know if the "alternative fuel tax" is still being collected? I think it is, and it was passed during the energy crisis in the early 1970's. The taxes were to be used to produce alternative sources of fuel by the gov't. Has anyone purchased any of this gov't fuel? Or is this just another black hole used by the gov't to suck money out of our pockets?

[A Texan]

While it is not going to be a huge savings at least it is one less tax, only about 45,358 to go.

[2001convSVT]

Its a start. The taxes on phone usage are criminal! At least 50% of my phone bill are taxes or usage fees. If I could I would cancel my phone.

[upchuck]

If this is the item on my bill labeled, "Federal Excise Tax," Rep. Turner's efforts will reduce my phone bill by approximately $11.00/year.

"Waiter, another bottle of your best champagne!"

I don't know about you guyz, but my BellSouth bill is about 50% "Government Mandated and Authorized Charges" and "Surcharges and Other Fees."

[HarleyD]

Hey, phones are old fashion. Why tax phones anymore when one can tax the Internet?