On the recordNovember 17, 2014
If Government takes action and costs somebody money, that is either a direct or an indirect tax.
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congress.govMike Capuano: “If Government takes action and costs somebody money, that is either a direct or an indirect tax.”
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Capuano emphasizes that government actions leading to costs are effectively taxes.
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