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On the recordMay 30, 2012
Any sudden tax hike would hurt our economy, so this fall--before the election--the House of Representatives will vote to stop the largest tax increase in American history.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the need to prevent a significant tax increase before the election.

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