A group of Democrats introducing the Working Americans Tax Cut Act, which proposes a permanent tax cut to Americans making between $46,000 and around $80,000 a year. It would be paid for by a sir tax on millionaires. Joining us right now is Senator Chris Von Van Holland. He serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as well. Senator, let's talk about this proposal. There's a long list of Democrats who are working with you on on this proposal. What's the the meat of the of the the of the bill? >> Well, ...

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