1.   -- Encourage savings and investment by allowing taxpayers either to exclude returns on savings from taxes or by making savings tax deductible.

2.   The group agreed that the government should spur charitable giving by allowing taxpayers who do not itemize their tax returns to deduct their donations to charity.

3.   The U.S. House passed legislation today that would allow taxpayers to create a new savings account to pay for primary and secondary education expenses.

4.   This new amendment would allow taxpayer funding of churches and religious organizations.