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Steven R. Rothman served as a Democratic congressman representing parts of northern New Jersey between January 1997 and January 2013. He left office after losing a primary election to Rep. Bill Pascrell.

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Steve Rothman
stated on May 8, 2012 in a video posted on YouTube:

Says in regard to providing "more tax cuts for the rich," Bill Pascrell said, "Republicans had great ideas. I liked some of their ideas."

By Bill Wichert • May 14, 2012
Steve Rothman
stated on April 18, 2012 in a video posted on YouTube:

Says "Bill Pascrell voted to eliminate all estate taxes for billionaires, and I voted no."

By Bill Wichert • April 30, 2012
Steve Rothman
stated on March 16, 2012 in an interview on NJToday:

Says Congressman Bill Pascrell "voted to remove the public option from the Affordable Health Care Act."

By Bill Wichert • March 28, 2012
Steve Rothman
stated on February 13, 2012 in a campaign video posted on YouTube:

"They're paying a less rate of tax -- these richest people in America -- than they have in the last 80 years."

By Bill Wichert • March 11, 2012
Steve Rothman
stated on February 8, 2012 in a speech on the House floor:

"The Republicans just voted last year to end Medicare."

By Bill Wichert • February 19, 2012

Bill Pascrell
stated on March 19, 2012 in a news release:

Says Congressman Steve Rothman voted against funding for President Barack Obama’s auto bailout and would have let automakers go bankrupt.

By Bill Wichert • March 29, 2012

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