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Barack Obama: This is for 160 million people who, in 23 days, are going to see their taxes go up if Congress doesn't act.

On the recordDecember 7, 2011
This is for 160 million people who, in 23 days, are going to see their taxes go up if Congress doesn't act.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Senate Action To Block the Nomination of Richard A. Cordray To Be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection...

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