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Michael Bennet: “The groups with an interest in the existing tax system were well-organized and ready to defend their tax breaks at a…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2015
The groups with an interest in the existing tax system were well-organized and ready to defend their tax breaks at a moment's notice.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet discusses the organized interests defending tax breaks against reform.

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