King Rose Archives | Senator Malone's 1958 Fight to Repeal Excise Tax in Nevada @KingRoseArchives | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
George W. Malone represented Nevada in the United States Senate from 1947 – 1959. A Republican, he was the embodiment of a political cowboy, bringing a bold, no-nonsense attitude from Nevada’s desert to the Senate floor. Malone was famous for his passionate advocacy for states’ rights and the American taxpayer, always fighting against what he saw as federal overreach. In 1958, he saddled up for one of his most memorable battles — the fight to repeal the federal excise tax on a range of everyday goods, including music events, transportation, and communications. Malone believed this tax was hitting ordinary Americans right where it hurt: in their wallets. In his usual fiery style, he argued that scrapping this "nuisance tax" would not only free up more money for citizens, but would also stimulate industries like live entertainment.
Though Malone's quest to repeal the tax was as fierce as a rodeo bull ride, he faced stiff opposition from lawmakers who saw the excise tax as a crucial revenue stream. Still, his campaign won him a loyal following, especially among Nevada’s voters, who cheered his dedication to keeping their money in their pockets. Malone didn’t succeed in fully repealing the tax, but his efforts left a lasting impression and cemented his reputation as a straight-talking champion of the average citizen. Whether rallying against federal control of water resources or duking it out over taxes, Senator Malone always brought the fight — and a touch of the Wild West — to Washington.
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George W. Malone represented Nevada in the United States Senate from 1947 – 1959. A Republican, he was the embodiment of a political cowboy, bringing a bold, no-nonsense attitude from Nevada’s desert to the Senate floor. Malone was famous for his passionate advocacy for states’ rights and the American taxpayer, always fighting against what he saw as federal overreach. In 1958, he saddled up for one of his most memorable battles — the fight to repeal the federal excise tax on a range of everyday goods, including music events, transportation, and communications. Malone believed this tax was hitting ordinary Americans right where it hurt: in their wallets. In his usual fiery style, he argued that scrapping this "nuisance tax" would not only free up more money for citizens, but would also stimulate industries like live entertainment.
Though Malone's quest to repeal the tax was as fierce as a rodeo bull ride, he faced stiff opposition from lawmakers who saw the excise tax as a crucial revenue stream. Still, his campaign won him a loyal following, especially among Nevada’s voters, who cheered his dedication to keeping their money in their pockets. Malone didn’t succeed in fully repealing the tax, but his efforts left a lasting impression and cemented his reputation as a straight-talking champion of the average citizen. Whether rallying against federal control of water resources or duking it out over taxes, Senator Malone always brought the fight — and a touch of the Wild West — to Washington.
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