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Janet Yellen: The President's budget doesn't contain a penny of new taxes on any individual earning under $400,000, or small business…

On the recordMarch 9, 2023
The President's budget doesn't contain a penny of new taxes on any individual earning under $400,000, or small business earning under $400,000.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen defends the President's budget against claims of increased taxes on small businesses.

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