Joe Crowley: “Today, the House will vote to provide permanent tax cuts to middle class American families. That means no more marriage…”

“Today, the House will vote to provide permanent tax cuts to middle class American families. That means no more marriage penalty, lower taxes on family incomes, tax cuts to make college more affordable, and expand small businesses, creating jobs. All for middle class families who earn $250,000 or less. But the Republicans are expected to vote ``no.'' Why? Because they say we need to provide tax cuts to the richest 1 percent in America. That's right. The Republican Party will add another $700 billion to the deficit to assist the richest 1 percent--like Trouble, Leona Helmsley's dog, who inherited $12 million. Under the Republican plan, if Trouble doesn't get a tax break, no one else should. No tax cuts for hardworking families. No tax cuts for those living day by day, trying to make ends meet. My colleagues, adding another $700 billion to our deficit, that's trouble. Trouble for middle class families, trouble to taxpayers, and trouble to our children and our grandchildren who will be saddled with that debt. It's clear to me, Mr. Speaker, under Republican rule tax policy will go to the dogs.”