On the recordMay 21, 2013
It would be inappropriate as White House Chief of Staff, or as Secretary of the Treasury, to try to put any political pressure on our tax system.
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Jacob J. Lew
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congress.govIt would be inappropriate as White House Chief of Staff, or as Secretary of the Treasury, to try to put any political pressure on our tax system.
Jacob Lew emphasizes the importance of separating politics from tax administration.
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