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Sheila Jackson Lee: “I realize that this may be subjected to constitutional challenge and/or the court. But you know what? I'm prepared to…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
I realize that this may be subjected to constitutional challenge and/or the court. But you know what? I'm prepared to battle in the courts.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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Jackson Lee expresses willingness to face legal challenges over taxing bonuses.

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