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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
Too often the current debate on tax reform has been preoccupied by talking points about so-called 'wealthy' not paying their fair share.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley critiques the focus on wealthy taxpayers in tax reform discussions.

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