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Janet Yellen: “He proposes to raise rates on dividends and capital gains on the principle that it is not fair for workers to pay a…”

On the recordJune 15, 2021
He proposes to raise rates on dividends and capital gains on the principle that it is not fair for workers to pay a larger share of their wage income than wealthy individuals pay on their rewards.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen explains the rationale behind proposed tax increases on the wealthy.

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