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Frank Pallone: I would add also, Mr. Speaker, that Senator Lott in his Republican plan early this year, just like the Contract With…

On the recordJune 26, 1997
I would add also, Mr. Speaker, that Senator Lott in his Republican plan early this year, just like the Contract With America, also promised that child credit to that Georgia policeman. So now all of a sudden the Republican leadership has changed its mind, because they want to give that money to the fat cats, to their wealthy contributors.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Criticizing the Republican leadership's change in policy regarding child tax credits.

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