Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism sector.

Gaming is the backbone of Nevada's economy.

There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax increases in 2003. When the federal government's mistakes force states to raise their taxes, it not only robs Peter to pay Paul, but it hurts hard-working families and it undermines our economy's strength.

More than tax revenue was at stake

Tax increases through the back door. It's very insidious. I think it's very harmful and it's really going to have a very negative impact on the whole system if we don't reform it now.

We have not had tax increases since the 1970s, ... Since then costs on everything have gone up.