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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

Editor's note · Context

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

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