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Hank Johnson: Meanwhile, the $800 million that we give away on one week of tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, we could…

On the recordJune 14, 2011
Meanwhile, the $800 million that we give away on one week of tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires, we could ensure, with that $800 million, that over 9 million WIC participants receive nutrition, education, food and services for an entire year. America is better than this. Don't hurt the women and the children who need help. I stand opposed to this bill. {time} 1520
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia
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Jun 14, 2011

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