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Cory Booker: I would propose to you that it hurts lower income people. It, in many cases, can limit job opportunities.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
I would propose to you that it hurts lower income people. It, in many cases, can limit job opportunities.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Booker critiques the fuel tax's impact on low-income individuals and job opportunities.

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