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Maria Cantwell: “It is important for our colleagues not to get stymied over the next several months as we discuss proposals for tax…”

On the recordOctober 31, 2017
It is important for our colleagues not to get stymied over the next several months as we discuss proposals for tax reform and infrastructure and not to take action on this issue because we don't know how we will afford it. What we can't afford is the rising number of Americans who can no longer afford rent or homeownership. We need to make sure there is a roof over their head so they can be a productive part of our economy.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell emphasizes urgency in addressing housing affordability amidst tax reform discussions.

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