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Glenn Grothman: “The answer is not paying developers 70% the cost of their…”

Featuring: Glenn Grothman, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 6

Glenn Grothman's Speech on Tax Deductions, Family Incentives, and Low-Income Housing Credits

Published May 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 19:30

I would hope that the speaker would maybe put together a committee or a subcommittee, seeing what we can do to lower those costs. But I am told it is possible to lower the cost. And The answer is not paying developers 70% the cost of their project. By the way, I am told I must do this. This was my office's fault. Madam Chair, before. Before. As I conclude my floor speech today, I'd like to ask unanimous consent to remove first. (19:30–19:36)

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“I personally prefer a new $5,000 exemption [for people having children].”
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“President Trump tries to bring back American manufacturing jobs from China, from Korea, from Mexico.”
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