Texas Passes Tax Break For Yacht Owners But Cuts Education, Nursing homes and health care

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I wonder which Texas State Representative owns a yacht business...

In response to the worst state budget crisis since World War II, the Texas House has proposed slashing $27 billion from the budget, including huge cuts to education, nursing homes, and health care for the poor.

Yet last Friday, the Texas House Ways and Means Committee approved a tax break for those who want to buy yachts costing $250,000 or more.

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