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Tom Cotton: “Arkansas taxpayers shouldn’t be responsible for reckless spending in other states. Our bill would ensure federal tax…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Arkansas taxpayers shouldn’t be responsible for reckless spending in other states. Our bill would ensure federal tax dollars aren’t used to bailout bankrupt state and local governments.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Commenting on the Government Bailout Prevention Act

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