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Martin Heinrich: The bill does little to help working families. Instead, it worsens inequality and burdens the next generation with…

On the recordSeptember 5, 2018
The bill does little to help working families. Instead, it worsens inequality and burdens the next generation with trillions in additional debt, which could jeopardize vital programs and services that families count on.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich argues the tax bill increases inequality and future debt burdens.

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