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Jeff Merkley: “I am confused. I am confused that the principle has been put forward tonight that there is a reason to hold up a program…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
I am confused. I am confused that the principle has been put forward tonight that there is a reason to hold up a program that hasn't been paid for. Even if we haven't been here late into the evening having a discussion about paying for the tax cuts, are there Members of this body who have held up affairs over the last 14 months, saying it is time to take care of paying for the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Feb 25, 2010

Editor's note · Context

Senator Merkley expresses confusion over the delay in funding a program related to tax cuts.

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