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On the recordDecember 14, 2010
They even filibustered the -- the -- the help for these 9/11 first responders. They will filibuster anything in order to get their tax cuts for the rich.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala criticizes the Republican use of the filibuster to block legislation, framing it as prioritizing tax cuts over urgent aid.

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