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Janice Schakowsky: It's time for millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share. This isn't about punishment or revenge--it's about…

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
It's time for millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share. This isn't about punishment or revenge--it's about fairness.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky advocates for higher taxes on the wealthy to ensure fairness and fund essential programs.

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