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Ted Cruz: “Over 30 million senior citizens have filed for no tax on…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Sen Cruz: This is short-minded and short-sighted

Published | Video Starts at 06:49

Over 25 million filers have filed for no tax on overtime. The average deduction is more than $3,100. Over 1 million filers have filed no tax on car loans. The average deduction is $1,800. And Over 30 million senior citizens have filed for no tax on Social Security. The average deduction there is more than $7,500. You want to talk about real money that makes a difference for people who needs it? This is the biggest tax cut in American history. (06:49–06:55)

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