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Mitch McConnell: This harebrained scheme would have the IRS penalized people who’ve invested wisely and compensating people who have…

On the recordOctober 25, 2021
This harebrained scheme would have the IRS penalized people who’ve invested wisely and compensating people who have invested poorly.
Said by
Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

McConnell criticizes a proposed tax plan, suggesting it unfairly penalizes successful investors.

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