Jackie Speier actually said...

"Some retailers have to collect the tax from the consumer and some don't for the very same product. That is just not fair."

"Each sales tax dollar not collected is a service not provided and a possible job lost."

"H.R. 3179, the 'Marketplace Equity Act of 2011,' introduced by my colleagues, Representatives Steve Womack and Jackie Speier would grant that much-needed authority."

"I was wondering if it would be helpful to the Committee, and to Members who are concerned about this issue, if the VA would on a quarterly basis provide information to you as Chair of the Committee ab..."