Ben Cardin actually said...

"If you deal just with corporate tax rates, then those who have pass-through entities or use S corporations would be at a competitive disadvantage."

"I would just at least put in a plug that you take a look at the progressive consumption tax that I filed."

"We are still seeing community banks in Maryland being challenged to be able to survive."

"But it changes the current competitive situation, and small businesses are already challenged today."