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September 10, 2015 The United States Congress United States Capitol Washington, DC 20510 To the Members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives: The undersigned organizations, representing millions of individuals, employees, businesses of all sizes, community development organizations and non-profit organizations, urge Congress to act immediately on a seamless, multiyear or permanent extension of the expired and expiring tax provisions, including appropriate enhancements. These tax provisions are critically important to U.S. jobs and the broader economy. Failure to extend these provisions is a tax increase. It will inject instability and uncertainty into the economy and weaken confidence in the employment marketplace. Acting promptly on this matter will provide important predictability necessary for economic growth. The expired provisions should be renewed as soon as possible this year. We urge all members of Congress to work together to extend seamlessly on a multiyear basis, and where possible enhance or make permanent, these important tax provisions. Sincerely, .decimal, Inc. Action Floor System LLC 11th Hour Staffing Inc. Action Machinery International, Inc. 1-Call Staffing LLC Action Manufacturing Company 401 Manufacturing Inc. Action Super Abrasive Products 4M Building Solutions, Inc. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 50% Expensing Coalition Active Financing Working Group 5b Agribusiness Solutions Acts of Grace, Inc. dba Right at A&K Railroad Materials, Inc Home - Kingwood A. B. Carter, Inc. Acuity Brands, Inc. A.D.Bowman & Son Lumber Co., Inc. Addy Machinery Company A-1 Little John Inc Adrian Community Preschool AAON, Inc. Advanced Technology Services ABB Inc. Aero Industries, Inc. Abbey of New Claivaux Aeronautical Repair Station Association Abbott Aeropostale, Inc AbbVie Aerospace Industries Association Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway Aerotech Machining Inc. 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