On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I do believe we can move toward more of a consumption base by moving toward what you might call the traditional flat tax.
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congress.govI do believe we can move toward more of a consumption base by moving toward what you might call the traditional flat tax.
Conrad discusses the potential of a flat tax system.
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