Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
If you care so much about delivering tax cuts to the middle class, why was it necessary to include in the tax bill a lower top rate for those with incomes over $500,000?
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden criticizes tax bill provisions favoring the wealthy over the middle class.

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