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Jason Smith: Colleges and universities shouldn't be treated any differently. They receive their tax-exempt status on the basis of…

On the recordJune 12, 2024
Colleges and universities shouldn't be treated any differently. They receive their tax-exempt status on the basis of providing quality education in a safe environment.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

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Smith argues that universities must uphold their educational standards to maintain tax-exempt status.

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