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Trent Lott: The marriage tax penalty bill was considered by the Finance Committee, and we had amendments, including an alternative…

On the recordApril 13, 2000
The marriage tax penalty bill was considered by the Finance Committee, and we had amendments, including an alternative that was offered and seriously considered. The Moynihan alternative amendment has a lot of credibility to it.
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Trent Lott

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Discussing the marriage tax penalty bill and related amendments in the Finance Committee.

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