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On the recordMarch 10, 2021
I appreciate the gentleman's comments moments ago. This is historic legislation dealing with priorities long neglected. The charts that he presented tell it all. The Republicans, with their $1.7 trillion tax cut, primarily for people who didn't need it, versus our priorities, dealing with making a major impact on child poverty, dealing with health, dealing with our local governments being able to survive. This is a reflection of Democratic values, and the difference it makes is stark. I am proud to vote in favor of this recovery act. I am proud of what it is going to do for people who need it most. The contrast between Democratic priorities and what the Republicans did when they used reconciliation could not be more stark. I appreciate the gentleman illustrating it, and I hope that the House will approve this measure.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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