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On the recordNovember 3, 2009
Death should not be a taxable event. The notion that the federal government is owed anything upon the death of a family member is outrageous to me.
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Alexander Graves
Republican · Missouri

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Graves argues against taxing estates, emphasizing the burden on families and businesses.

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