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Jacob J. Lew: When one leaves Washington, you do not have to talk to very many people to learn that the American people want tax…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
When one leaves Washington, you do not have to talk to very many people to learn that the American people want tax reform.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Jacob Lew states that Americans desire simpler tax reform.

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