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Get the Facts about House Republicans' 'Plan B'

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Get the Facts about House Republicans' 'Plan B'

With tax cuts for middle-class families set to expire soon, Republicans in Congress have proposed legislation known as “Plan B” that not only raises taxes on 25 million middle-class families, but cuts taxes for households making more than $1 million each year.

We've put together a graphic to help explain the proposed legislation. Check it out:

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:00 AM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Arrival Ceremony for Senator Daniel Inouye

12:30 PM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:00 PM: The Vice President meets with law enforcement leaders as part of the Administration’s response to Newtown and other tragedies

1:45 PM: The President departs the White House en route Bethesda, Maryland

1:55 PM: The President arrives Bethesda, Maryland

2:15 PM: The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

3:45 PM: The President departs Bethesda, Maryland en route the White House

3:55 PM: The President arrives at the White House

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