On the recordMarch 12, 2008
It is my understanding the proposal by the Senator from Arizona is to further enlarge the exemption of those who pay this tax, so that even fewer than 7,000 will actually pay. Is that correct?
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Questioning a tax proposal during Senate floor debate.
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