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Chuck Schumer: But does the Senator dispute the top rate is only paid by estates worth over $3 million?

On the recordMay 17, 2001
But does the Senator dispute the top rate is only paid by estates worth over $3 million?
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Questioning a colleague about estate tax rates during a Senate debate.

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