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Jon Kyl: Our idea here is that the Federal Government should do less of the spending and that the families of America should get…

On the recordApril 3, 1995
Our idea here is that the Federal Government should do less of the spending and that the families of America should get to do more of the spending. As a result, when we talk about a $500 tax credit for children, for example, what we are saying is, who would you rather have spend the money on your children? The Federal Government or the family who is responsible for their care?
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing federal spending and tax credits during Senate floor debate.

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