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Friday, November 18, 2005
15 Democrats and 51 Republicans Cast Irresponsible Tax Vote
Late tonight, the Senate approved a $60 billion tax cut bill, by a vote of 64 - 33. Fifteen Democrats supported the final bill after mostly Republicans majorities defeated 17 different amendments.
For those Democrats who supported the tax bill, particularly Sens. Maria Cantwell (WA), Hilary Clinton (NY), Charles Schumer (NY), and Debbie Stabenow (MI), it will now be difficult, if not hypocritical, to say to their constituents how deplorable it is that Republicans are using budget cuts for the poor to pay for tax cuts for the rich. This will not be difficult because that statement isn't accurate - it certainly is - but rather because those Senators have now lent their support and opened the door for yet another round of those very same tax cuts. In addition, hopefully it will be the last time those Democrats - or any of the 51 Republicans who supported the tax cut - have the audacity to speak about fiscal responsibility as this bill will increase the already outrageous deficit by $60 billion.
Posted by Adam Hughes
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