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Adrian Smith: “The program's creation and ongoing expansion pose a threat to taxpayers' freedom from government overreach, and its…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2023
The program's creation and ongoing expansion pose a threat to taxpayers' freedom from government overreach, and its shaky rollout and structural flaws have already come at a steep price.
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Adrian Smith
Republican · Nebraska

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Smith argues against the Direct File program, citing concerns over government overreach and inefficiency.

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