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Mike Rogers: “Takes 20, now 20 Americans to pay for one federal employee…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

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Former Rep. Mike Rogers mulls White House bid

Published | Video Starts at 11:20

Every time they pass a bill to help the economy, it means more federal employees. And think about it. The average payment I get in the largest tax bracket in the country is about $5,000. Takes 20, now 20 Americans to pay for one federal employee inside the Beltway in Washington, DC. I don't find anybody that thinks they're getting their money's worth there. What about raising the age of eligibility? (11:20–11:27)

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Asserts that it takes the taxes of 20 Americans to pay for one federal employee in Washington, DC.

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