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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

A budget is a statement of values. It makes clear what we prioritize.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

The number you used of an eight percent tax rate for the 400 biggest tax filers... means that those super-wealthy tax filers are paying lower tax rates than their limo drivers.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

How do we want our documents to look for the next, the next century?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Thank you very much. With your permission, may I ask one more question?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

And what resources or other support do you believe you need in order to correct these factors long term? And is it reflected in this budget?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Well, please keep us apprized, both of you, of this issue of qualified workers, finding them, keeping them because it is critical to the success of both your agencies.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Now, are there any issues regarding contracting? Because I would presume that you would have to engage contractors, subcontractors, etcetera.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Thank you very much. I want to thank both of you for your dedication and your service.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Yes. So those would be the individuals who have basically 24-hour coverage by the Capitol Police.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

The Biden budget would guarantee up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Ending tax breaks for corporations sending profits offshore and outsourcing American jobs reduces the deficit by over a trillion dollars.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

That has to stop, not just as a matter of economic probity, but as a matter of simple decency and justice.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

I think it needs to transform a good deal, because if you have an appellate decision that stands on what events have proven to be utterly false facts...

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

I understand. Can you comment on the intelligence sharing progress that you have made with other Federal agencies?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

Thank you very much. I want to thank both of you for your dedication and your service.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 15, 2023

I just have a few questions. General Gibson, you are the Chair of the Capitol Police Board, which is an inherently difficult job.

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