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Dick Durbin: I tried to do a quick calculation on the .2 percent. I think I have come to the conclusion that each year in America…

On the recordMarch 12, 2008
I tried to do a quick calculation on the .2 percent. I think I have come to the conclusion that each year in America, 3.5 million Americans die. Of that number, you are projecting that 7,000 out of 3.5 million might have some estate tax liability next year?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the implications of estate tax liability during a debate.

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