The congressman says the bill makes much needed and overdue cuts to government spending and slashes taxes as well. We would have seen the largest tax increase on just, you know, everyday Wisconsinites had we not passed this bill. People would have seen a $1,700 tax increase had we not done this. Democrats say cuts to Medicaid and government services will hurt those most in need. Local 5 will have more from the Democrats tonight at 6 and 10. (00:33–00:39)
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Asserts that without the bill, people would have faced a $1,700 tax increase.
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