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On the recordApril 15, 2010
The next 15 percent, $1,900; the next 4 percent, $4,600; and the next 1 percent, $3,019. In fact, my colleague, who is today on a bill about estuaries trying to fan April 15 into a jihad against supporting Uncle Sam, every single one of the quartiles that you represent has had their taxes cut under this President and you voted against--excuse me, Mr. Speaker--the speaker voted against every single one of those tax cuts. Those are the facts. Announcement By the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded that remarks in debate are properly directed to the Chair and should not be addressed in the second person.
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Jay Inslee
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