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Chuck Grassley: I will vote for DeMint Amendment No. 168 because it provides long-term tax relief. However, I do not agree that State…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I will vote for DeMint Amendment No. 168 because it provides long-term tax relief. However, I do not agree that State and local tax deductions and other itemized deductions should be eliminated. If the amendment passes, I would work in conference to restore the State and local tax deductions, as well as other itemized deductions.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing support for an amendment related to tax relief and deductions.

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