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Nancy L. Johnson: “The goal of this bill is to make evident the costs we are imposing on the society, whether it is on another level of…”

On the recordMay 13, 1998
The goal of this bill is to make evident the costs we are imposing on the society, whether it is on another level of government or a private sector entity or an individual, the costs that we are imposing on them to carry out a public benefit. And I think all the vote on the House floor does, when the point of order is raised, is to make clear that I agree that this level of cost for a small businesses is worth it for our society to achieve a certain common goal. That is accountability.
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Nancy L. Johnson
Connecticut
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Discussing the implications of a bill related to taxation and accountability for small businesses.

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