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Marsha Blackburn: “The budget that was presented is over a $3 trillion budget, and it calls for a $683 billion tax increase. And…”

On the recordApril 2, 2008
The budget that was presented is over a $3 trillion budget, and it calls for a $683 billion tax increase. And discretionary spending is increased in this budget by $280 billion. So, what I'm hearing the gentleman say, that's not enough. We've already, day two coming back from our Easter district work period, day two we have seen them move forward and increase $20 billion more.
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Marsha Blackburn
Republican · Tennessee

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Discussing the proposed budget and its tax implications during a floor debate.

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