the CPI is not part of the Internal Revenue Code so it would not take a two-thirds vote. In fact, it would not even take a vote. We could do that by executive order or by regulation of the Department of Labor.
Joe Barton: “the CPI is not part of the Internal Revenue Code so it would not take a two-thirds vote. In fact, it would not even take…”
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Discussing the legislative process regarding the Consumer Price Index.
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Now, I want to ask Mr. Salo, you have mentioned two principles that legislation that actually works should have. You mentioned flexibility. Does ACE Kids have flexibility?
Every now and then, we have a day when it reminds us why we ran for Congress. Today is one of those days.
But I also think I speak for the majority and the minority that we hope that this is something that can move reasonably expeditiously and that means actually end up in a bill the President signs in this Congress.
That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.





