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Janet Yellen: “I certainly believe in a fair and progressive tax code where wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I certainly believe in a fair and progressive tax code where wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the importance of a fair tax system during pandemic relief discussions.

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