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On the recordDecember 1, 2017
a 33-percent decrease from 35 percent to 25 percent is quite substantial. I have not had a corporation yet, if you have spoken to any of them, that wouldn't be tickled to death with 25 percent. That basically sustains that we can help more people. I think it would be great for the economy of the United States of America, and I ask everyone to consider that. It is a most reasonable request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Manchin motion to commit.
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Democratic · West Virginia
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