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Growth, pro worker, comprehensive tax reform and i think my credential on this issue has been consistent about growing the economy. Let me highlight principles that we believe must be adhered to in tax reform. Our number one priority is moving the dial to help the middle class and their families prosper. Creating jobs, boosting wages and giving hard working middle class americans the relief they need to get ahead. The key component to this first test is any tax reform must place workers first. The benefits should not skew towards the wealthy. In fact we believe the wealthy should not receive any tax cuts in these efforts and i would say with confidence the top rated 396 should remain. Instead tax reform should be focused on raising Living Standards of middle class citizens. Any package we support must be fiscally responsible and revenue neutral as determined in a conventional revenue estimate by the joint committee on taxation. We have been hearing that tax cuts pay for themselves but
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Democrats on the house ways and Means Committee met to consider the republican tax proposal. Bruce bartlett, spoke to the gathering about the potential for Economic Growth under the plan. The meeting lasted an hour and 40 minutes. Let me thank everyone for coming this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax reform. For coming this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax tax reform. Aree are those who say they putting out plans. We havent seen anything specific in terms of what has been discussed. The conclusion that staff has come to that despite what has been suggested, this has been unveiled on a piecemeal basis. Reiterating the very clear position. Support us as democrats programs, comprehensive tax reform. Let me highlight a few key principles we believe must be adhered to in tax reform. Our number one priority is moving the dial to help the middle class and their families prosper. That means boosting wages and giving middleclass americans the relief they needed to
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