On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
No. As a matter of fact, there are some who are trying to extend estate tax benefits to even the wealthiest of the wealthy and to give them additional assistance and argue that tax cuts should not be paid for.
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Senator Durbin is discussing the implications of extending estate tax benefits.
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