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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: There is nothing ignoble or selfish or somehow lacking civic-mindedness for people wanting to hang onto more of their…

On the recordFebruary 28, 1996
There is nothing ignoble or selfish or somehow lacking civic-mindedness for people wanting to hang onto more of their hard-earned money and send less of it to Washington. Mr. Speaker, you know something is wrong when the average American family spends more on taxes than on food, shelter, and clothing combined. Clearly, Mr. Speaker, there must be a change.
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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH
New York

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Addressing tax burdens on American families during a floor speech.

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