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On the recordJune 26, 2012
Do each of our witnesses agree that it is important to maintain in its current form the Earned Income Tax Credit?
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett emphasizes the importance of preserving the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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