On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
In my State, I imagine in some others--certainly in Senator Menendez's, Senator Kerry's, Senator Cantwell's States--there are a lot of people who make above $250,000 who are not rich.
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congress.govChuck Schumer: “In my State, I imagine in some others--certainly in Senator Menendez's, Senator Kerry's, Senator Cantwell's…”
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Schumer argues that many in high-cost states earn over $250,000 but are not wealthy.
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