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Adam Smith: So when they file their tax returns, if they have two kids next year, right now they would have $1,000 they could keep…

On the recordApril 5, 1995
So when they file their tax returns, if they have two kids next year, right now they would have $1,000 they could keep to buy a washer or dryer or something for their family. Under this, they would have to wait for 2 years out, hopefully, and then it would be reduced.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing the impact of tax policy on families during a floor speech.

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