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Chris Van Hollen: There's no reason that investors on Wall Street should pay less in taxes than a firefighter in Spokane, Washington.

On the recordJuly 8, 2024
There's no reason that investors on Wall Street should pay less in taxes than a firefighter in Spokane, Washington.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen argues for fair tax contributions from wealthy individuals compared to working-class citizens.

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