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Rubio to vote 'no' on tax bill unless child tax credit is expanded
The Hill ^ | Dec 14, 2017 | Y ALEXANDER BOLTON AND AVERY ANAPOL

Posted on 12/14/2017 11:17:28 AM PST by 11th_VA

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has threatened to vote against the tax bill, putting the legislation in danger of being delayed past Christmas.

Rubio has told Senate leaders that he will vote against the bill unless the child tax credit is made more generous to help lower-income workers who pay payroll taxes and not regular income taxes.

“Sen. Rubio has consistently communicated to the Senate tax negotiators that his vote on final passage would depend on whether the refundability of the Child Tax Credit was increased in a meaningful way,” said a spokesperson for Rubio.

If Rubio votes against the bill, Republicans can only lose one other lawmaker if they hope to pass the final bill that emerges from a House-Senate conference. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) previously voted against the Senate tax bill because it would add $1.5 billion to the deficit, and no Democrats support it.

Corker has not ruled out voting for the final conference report, though he suggested his concerns have not changed.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


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To: Mariner

Not mine, just yours, and by as much as needed.


61 posted on 12/14/2017 11:50:22 AM PST by Architect of Avalon
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To: 11th_VA

The worst part about the child credit is that no proof is required that the child exists.


62 posted on 12/14/2017 11:50:38 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: raiderboy

I am and am also overburdened with onerous taxes already. I want something back. Sorry we don’t all have silver spoons in our mouths.


63 posted on 12/14/2017 11:50:44 AM PST by JerseyDvl ("If you're going through hell, keep going.")
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To: 11th_VA

Tool!!


64 posted on 12/14/2017 11:52:01 AM PST by poinq
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To: 11th_VA

>>child tax credit is made more generous to help lower-income workers who pay payroll taxes and not regular income taxes.

IOW, welfare disguised as taxes. FU Little Marco.


65 posted on 12/14/2017 11:53:10 AM PST by Bryanw92 (Asking a pro athlete for political advice is like asking a cavalry horse for tactical advice.)
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To: etcb
I guess they could accept the Senate Bill, and modify it later:

Senate Bill also Repeals Obamacare Mandate and allows 509s for Privates schools (K-12)

66 posted on 12/14/2017 11:53:58 AM PST by 11th_VA
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To: Mariner

That’s ridiculous, I pay SO MUCH in taxes that it’s not a bad thing to keep a little more of it. Get the illegals out and Americans who don’t abort their babies get to keep a little more.
Is everyone on here Rich and Old?


67 posted on 12/14/2017 11:54:08 AM PST by JerseyDvl ("If you're going through hell, keep going.")
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To: JerseyDvl
this will help many hard working American families.

BS, the only people this will help are welfare queens.
68 posted on 12/14/2017 11:54:51 AM PST by JoSixChip (Repeal and replace the gopE.)
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To: 11th_VA

If we had real leaders in the Republican party Corker and Rubio would get phone calls saying “Would you like to join Franken? We have the goods on you. Who do you think dropped the dime on Franken? You best get with the program”. Bottom line is they’re dirty. They’re all dirty. Let them know you know.


69 posted on 12/14/2017 11:55:32 AM PST by Terry Mross (Liver spots And blood thinners..)
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To: 11th_VA
If Rubio votes against the bill, Republicans can only lose one other lawmaker if they hope to pass the final bill that emerges from a House-Senate conference.

Actually that might kill it, depending on when they vote. With McCain in the hospital this would make 50 votes against and 49 for. No need for Pence to come back and break a tie.

70 posted on 12/14/2017 11:55:53 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: Rusty0604
The worst part about the child credit is that no proof is required that the child exists

In the Senate bill, they need to provide a SS#, so that helps a bit ...

71 posted on 12/14/2017 11:56:57 AM PST by 11th_VA
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To: Architect of Avalon

Well said.That is my point in addition to at least showing the Pro-abort crowd that some people celebrate the idea of LIFE and helping American families with children keep more of their hard earned money. I don’t want YOUR money, I want to keep more of what I MAKE.


72 posted on 12/14/2017 11:57:14 AM PST by JerseyDvl ("If you're going through hell, keep going.")
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To: DoodleDawg
With McCain in the hospital this would make 50 votes against

McCain said today they will wheel him in to vote - he will be there ...

73 posted on 12/14/2017 11:57:56 AM PST by 11th_VA
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To: 11th_VA

Watch how donations to the RNC disappear faster than emails on Hillary’s server. The Republican Party is dead to me.


74 posted on 12/14/2017 11:58:27 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: JoSixChip

You’re wrong and many American families who the government rips off just get to keep more of their own hard earned money. Don’t punish Americans with taxes because the immigration and welfare system is broken. Such tunnel vision.


75 posted on 12/14/2017 11:59:32 AM PST by JerseyDvl ("If you're going through hell, keep going.")
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To: Architect of Avalon

“Not mine, just yours, and by as much as needed.”

Of course.

That is the position of all hypocrites and Social Justice Warriors.


76 posted on 12/14/2017 12:00:24 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: 11th_VA

Rubio is such a rube-io.


77 posted on 12/14/2017 12:01:15 PM PST by Crucial
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To: JerseyDvl

“Get the illegals out and Americans who don’t abort their babies get to keep a little more.”

OK, go get that done.


78 posted on 12/14/2017 12:02:09 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

Everyone wants more money in their own pockets.


79 posted on 12/14/2017 12:04:38 PM PST by Architect of Avalon
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To: lodi90

Well in this case lets hope you are right, for whatever reason.


80 posted on 12/14/2017 12:04:59 PM PST by MSF BU (Support the troops: Join Them.)
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