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Tom Harkin: I've authored legislation that would eliminate this problem by equalizing tax rates across tobacco products.

On the recordMay 14, 2014
I've authored legislation that would eliminate this problem by equalizing tax rates across tobacco products.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin discusses his legislation to address tax disparities in tobacco products.

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