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Janet Yellen: “The Treasury and the Biden administration feel very strongly about having a Tax Code and enforcement of that Tax Code…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2021
The Treasury and the Biden administration feel very strongly about having a Tax Code and enforcement of that Tax Code that is fair and doesn't unduly burden working people at the expense of corporations and wealthy individuals.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the need for a fair tax system that protects working individuals.

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