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On the recordApril 25, 2023
In fact, when tax cuts in 2017 were passed by the other side of the aisle, we see wonderful tax cuts for yacht owners and private jets.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

She highlights inequities in tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.

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