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Derek Merrin: “I'm not going to raise federal taxes.”

Featuring: Derek Merrin, Republican | State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives, District 42

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Interview with US House of Representatives candidate Derek Merrin I Toledo Live

Published | Video Starts at 09:31

I think you mentioned that Tuesday night. Yes, I've pledged to sponsor legislation and support to hold members to three House terms and two Senate terms. I've said I pledge. I'm not going to raise federal taxes. You know, when someone's being irresponsible, if you have a child who's running up debt, you don't increase their credit card limit. You take it away. Okay? (09:31–09:34)

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