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Chris Van Hollen: The notion that if we raise rates to be equal to the current levels on labor income, that it would somehow result in…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2023
The notion that if we raise rates to be equal to the current levels on labor income, that it would somehow result in this massive withdrawal of investment in the United States, I think is not well founded by the evidence.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Arguing against fears of investment loss from higher capital gains taxes.

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