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Judy Chu: The power to tax is the power to destroy.

On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
The power to tax is the power to destroy.
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the negative impact of tax increases on women's health care decisions.

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