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Ryan to Factory Worker: ‘We’re Going to Lower Your Taxes Yourself’

By Thomas McKinless
Posted October 6, 2017 at 4:06pm

By Thomas McKinless

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When Speaker Paul D. Ryan toured a manufacturing plant Thursday to promote the Republican Party’s still developing tax plan, a question from a factory worker reflected what some in the GOP are worried about — that when it comes to taxes, most people are worried about their own bottom line. Watch for Ryan’s full reply, and his messaging on the business benefits of the potential tax overhaul. He was joined by Rep. Andy Harris. [ ]

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