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On the recordAugust 10, 2010
Let the American people know that we are trying to help kids get educated, and make sure that those who are vulnerable get health care; while the Republicans are urging that we continue the tax cuts for people making more than $300,000 a year. That to me is a distortion of priorities.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Aug 10, 2010

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Waxman criticizes Republican tax policies in relation to education and healthcare for vulnerable populations.

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