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John Cornyn: “Wall Street Journal said 62% of taxpayers will see a tax…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Interview with Senator John Cornyn on FAA Authorization, Fentanyl Legislation, and Tax Cuts

Published | Video Starts at 16:10

So it's all based on your percentage of income. And, but I, I do agree with you that if we don't extend this, every tax bracket will experience a tax increase. Wall Street Journal said 62% of taxpayers will see a tax increase on top of 40-year high inflation. which we've been through in the last few years. I think it's a bad idea. So I'm determined to try to do what we can not to raise taxes on our taxpayers. (16:10–16:20)

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Asserts that 62% of taxpayers will face a tax increase alongside high inflation, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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