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Sen. Bill Sharer: Socialism is NOT ‘affordability’

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Source: Alamogordo Daily News

New Mexico Sen. Bill Sharer argues that expanding “free” college, child care, health care, SNAP and Medicaid will bring higher taxes and risk amid the state’s dependence on volatile oil and gas revenue. He advocates Republican proposals for tax rebates and cuts, saying affordability means lower taxes, bigger paychecks and more control over household spending.

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