Shelley Capito said "I would take exception to if it goes up a little bit, 20 percent, when you are bringing home $1,900, is a significant amount." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015

I would take exception to if it goes up a little bit, 20 percent, when you are bringing home $1,900, is a significant amount.

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Republican · West Virginia

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Senator Capito argues that a 20% increase in costs is substantial for low-income families.

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