'Our Work Is Not Done': Rep. Keith Ellison on Passing the Fiscal Cliff Bill
Hopkins' representative and others in Congress from Minnesota reflect on the showdown's climax.
So-called fiscal cliff legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives with divided, bipartisan support from Minnesota's delegation. How do you expect the 'Fiscal Cliff' bill to affect you? Leave a comment. Fifth District Rep. Keith Ellison voted in favor of the package, as did the state's other DFLers—except Collin Peterson. Republican John Kline voted in favor but most in the House GOP did not. Here is Ellison's full statement: “Today, I voted for an imperfect bill in order to prevent millions of working and middle class families from paying more in taxes while they scrape by with less, to aid those who continue to struggle to find work, and to assist millions of families who need help raising children and paying for college. The …
Susan
3:29 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
At least we can agree on the last five words of your last comment. :) more ›