{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://poliquin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-poliquin-doubles-standard-deduction-average-maine-family-retains", "Rep. Poliquin Doubles Standard Deduction for Average Maine Family, Retains Highest Tax Rate for Top Earners", "2017-11-16", "2017", "2017-11", "Republican", "House", "ME", "Bruce Poliquin", "P000611", "poliquin.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) voted to move forward the House tax reform proposal, which keeps intact the current highest tax rate for top earners. The Congressman released the following statement:\n\u00a0\n\u201cSince before this proposal in the House was put forward, I have made clear the current highest tax rate for top earners\u2014those making $1 million or more\u2014must remain intact. This is an important aspect that is included in this House tax reform proposal.\n\u00a0\n\u201cI\u2019ve pushed for this House proposal to also include framework so the first $24,000 of Maine families\u2019 income would not be taxed\u2014a huge boost to our hardworking families. Maine families will finally be able to keep more of the money that they work hard to earn.\n\u00a0\n\u201cFor decades, Washington has continued to add to a maze of loopholes and separate deductions that have advantaged the few while making the entire system more complex for ordinary taxpayers. I am committed to simplify our tax system so ordinary Mainers and Americans\u2014not just the wealthy and well connected\u2014can keep more of their own money.\n\u00a0\n\u201cThis will also be a boost to our small businesses, the core of Maine\u2019s 2nd District economy. The National Federation of Independent Businesses, representing more than 325,000 small businesses, and Proctor & Gamble, employing more than 400 Mainers in the 2nd District, have expressed their support for this proposal.\n\u00a0\n\u201cThis House proposal is not perfect and there are portions of it that I do not agree with, such as eliminating the medical expense deduction. I am encouraged that the current Senate bill does not include the elimination of the medical expense deduction and I look forward to continuing these discussions on the details of tax reform as Congress moves toward finalizing legislation.\n\u00a0\n\u201cThis proposal is a positive step for Maine families, for our Maine economy, and for Maine jobs. I am committed to simplifying our complex tax system, to making sure our families in Maine can keep more of their hard-earned money, and to giving our small businesses\u2014the backbone of Maine\u2019s economy\u2014relief so they can grow.\n\u00a0\n\u201cAs the Senate drafts and considers their own legislation, I look forward to continuing the discussions on tax reform and the details of a final proposal.\u201d\n\u00a0\nThis week, Congressman Poliquin held several interviews with Maine media outlets describing his position on the House proposal in detail.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://poliquin.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-poliquin-doubles-standard-deduction-average-maine-family-retains"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4837831258773804, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}