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Kent Conrad: If I may conclude, the only way to eliminate all of the 60 places the Tax Code imposes the marriage penalty is to give…

On the recordMay 17, 2001
If I may conclude, the only way to eliminate all of the 60 places the Tax Code imposes the marriage penalty is to give couples a choice. That is what I supported.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the need to address the marriage penalty in the Tax Code.

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