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On the recordMay 16, 2022
I would also like to know why on Earth they think raising taxes on half of Americans, from teachers to firefighters, is a solution to high inflation.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth criticizes the Republican plan to raise taxes amidst inflation concerns.

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