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On the recordAugust 1, 2012
opponents of health reform legislation have unfairly characterized the Affordable Care Act as resulting in 'an unprecedented expansion of the IRS powers.'
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Danny K. Davis defends the Affordable Care Act against claims of IRS overreach.

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