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On the recordNovember 15, 2011
this is a States rights argument. It is about allowing States to close a loophole--a tax loophole. It is about stopping the subsidization of some taxpayers over other taxpayers, stopping the subsidization of some businesses over others. About the only ones left complaining are the taxpayers and businesses that enjoy being subsidized by other taxpayers and other businesses, and that, in our opinion, is not the correct tax policy. I am very pleased with the work of Senator Enzi and Senator Durbin. I will conclude where I started. I think they have solved the problem. As more Senators look at the fairness of the Marketplace Fairness Act and look at the options it gives each State, I hope we will have more cosponsors. If I were running an online retailer in this country, I would begin to make my plans to collect the sales taxes that are already owed and return them to the States because States will have the right under this legislation to do it. I thank the President and I yield the floor. I note the absence of a quorum.
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Heidi Alexander
Labour Party
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Nov 15, 2011

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