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On the recordDecember 15, 2010
in times like these, we cannot afford to play games with the economic security of middle-class families in Nevada, and across America. This bill is not perfect, but it gives those families the boost they so desperately need. It will create 2 million jobs, according to an estimate by the Center for American Progress. For Nevadans, the energy tax cut provisions will create as many as 2,500 jobs in Nevada alone, at a time when jobs are so badly needed. This bill will cut taxes for middle-class families and small businesses. It contains a $120 billion payroll tax reduction, which will give the average middle-class family a tax cut of $1,200. It extends the college tax credit to help more Americans get the education and skills they need to compete. And it will ensure that Americans who are still looking for work will continue to have the safety net they rely on to make ends meet. It is unfortunate that my Republican colleagues drew this process out so long. While we ultimately were able to reach a compromise, there was one point that Republicans refused to compromise on: they were dead set on delivering huge tax breaks to people who do not need them, no matter what. Warren Buffett recently came forward and said, I don't need a tax cut. Give it to the person who's serving lunch. This is just common sense. In tough times, we should concentrate our efforts on helping the people who need it most.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Dec 15, 2010

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The speaker addresses the importance of a bill aimed at supporting middle-class families and job creation.

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