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Senator Charles Schumer: Republicans Poised to Raise Taxes on Middle Class

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Republicans in Congress want to let the payroll tax holiday raising taxes on middle class Americans, while refusing to raise taxes on millionaires. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) joins Ed Schultz to explain why Republican intransigence will benefit the Democrats.

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Republicans in Congress want to let the payroll tax holiday raising taxes on middle class Americans, while refusing to raise taxes on millionaires. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) joins Ed Schultz to explain why Republican intransigence will benefit the Democrats.

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