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John W. Olver: However, it is clear that what is happening here is that $15 billion, for instance, of the elimination of the tax, the…

On the recordApril 4, 1995
However, it is clear that what is happening here is that $15 billion, for instance, of the elimination of the tax, the alternate minimum tax on corporations, which you would give back $15 billion to corporations, would be taken by the Republican proposals as $15 billion directly from financial aid for American students, who really do cut across the middle class in this country.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

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Discussing the impact of tax policy on financial aid for students.

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