We have had a number of different individuals testify, Chairman Bernanke, CBO Director Elmendorf, Mr. Lew from OMB, and each of them affirmed--I have asked each of them this question, and I will ask it of you as well--related to the draconian cuts proposed in the continuing resolution that we are considering right now by the Republicans and the impact that they would potentially have on the recovery.
Wasserman Schultz questions the negative effects of proposed Republican budget cuts on economic recovery.
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The legislation as I propose it, would have a 100 percent War Crimes tax on any earnings the Russian government has had in the United States since the invasion.
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I believe that your proposal would allow the President to seize some of the assets, which I fully support.
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