The Fiscal Cliff tax increase raises taxes on individuals with incomes of over $400,000, raises payroll taxes on 77% of Americans, and extends corporate welfare tax breaks for special interests. Raising taxes will hurt economic growth and fuel out-of-control government spending. The Senate passed this bill on January 1, 2013 by a roll call vote of 89-8.

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Conservative position: NO