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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
I didn't think we would do that and just leave individuals behind. So that is why we doubled the child tax credit, that is why we doubled the standard deduction and have spread the benefits out across the spectrum.
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Adrian Smith
Republican · Nebraska

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Smith defends tax reforms aimed at benefiting individuals and families.

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