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Kevin Brady

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Kevin Brady is a Republican politician from Texas, best known for his role as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served from 1997 to 2021. During his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he played a key role in shaping tax policy and economic legislation. Brady was instrumental in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which aimed to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses. He has also been an advocate for various initiatives related to trade, healthcare, and education.

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Feb 2, 2015

We are not going to raise taxes on the American people.

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Jan 26, 2015

You know, the world has changed. It is not enough to simply buy American; we have to sell American all throughout the world.

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Jan 26, 2015

The existing TPA is outdated, and doesn't reflect, really, the 21st century economy our businesses and workers are competing in.

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Jan 26, 2015

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing. Ambassador, thanks for your good work on leveling the playing field for our American companies and workers around the world.

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Jan 26, 2015

Are the tools within the TPA provision, as drafted, helpful to you as you address this issue around the world?

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Dec 3, 2014

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 378, noes 46, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No. 544] AYES--378…

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Nov 19, 2014

Congressman Paulsen, thank you for allowing me to join you tonight. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to honor our late colleague and friend, Bill Frenzel, who faithfully and with great distinction served his constituents in Minnesota for 20…

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Sep 9, 2014

More delay and confusion will only result in more mistrust and more families losing access to the health insurance that works for them and their families.

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Sep 9, 2014

The administration has admitted time and time again, the law doesn't work, delaying one provision after another or exempting special interests or politically-favored friends from the most onerous parts of the law.

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Sep 9, 2014

Many Americans have lost trust in our government when it comes to being honest about its healthcare promises.

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Sep 9, 2014

I encourage you to follow the law in all instances.

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Sep 9, 2014

Millions of families lost their doctor and their healthcare plan.

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Sep 9, 2014

The inspector general reviewed it and said we were 100 percent accurate on the information we provided.

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Sep 9, 2014

We sent a letter asking for a written response from the agency.

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Sep 9, 2014

The White House must come clean with the American public and tell us how they will fix this mess before the beginning of Open Enrollment in November.

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Sep 9, 2014

I think the American people have lost trust in the IRS for a number of reasons, including health care.

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Sep 9, 2014

The ACA has helped some Americans, no doubt, but has hurt many more.

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Sep 9, 2014

So again, today, of those receiving subsidies through the ACA that are helping them with their health care, the IRS says you can assure us all of those incomes have been verified at this time?

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Sep 9, 2014

The Affordable Care Act has changed how Americans receive their healthcare.

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Sep 9, 2014

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and the IRS need to do more to protect American families and taxpayers.

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Sep 9, 2014

I think that approach of openness, transparency and straight talk will go a long way, frankly, towards restoring that trust.

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Sep 9, 2014

This White House continues to rewrite the President's health care law because the law is unworkable.

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Sep 9, 2014

The growing number of American families losing the health insurance they have and like is not something that can be glossed over.

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Sep 9, 2014

The ACA, in my view, through heavy subsidies is reducing the cost for some, but it is increasing the cost for others.

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