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On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
For the people of D.C., taxation without representation is more than just a catchy hashtag or a bumper sticker slogan.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the serious implications of taxation without representation for D.C. residents.

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