11/18/2013
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"I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis."
"Early threat detection and sustained situational awareness are critical to saving lives and improving outcomes when there is a national health emergency."
"H.R. 8 would hurt the economy both by increasing the long-term deficit and also by taking money out of the pockets of the families most likely to spend it in the near term."
"Not only would H.R. 8 add to the deficit by continuing tax cuts for those with the highest incomes, it would raise taxes for 25 million working families by an average of $1,000."