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Tim Ryan: “We are saying to ask these folks to maybe pitch in an extra $500 or $1,000 when they make $300,000 or $400,000 a year is…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
We are saying to ask these folks to maybe pitch in an extra $500 or $1,000 when they make $300,000 or $400,000 a year is a small price to pay.
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Tim Ryan
Democratic · Ohio

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Arguing for higher taxes on wealthy individuals to address national issues.

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