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Paul Tonko: the power to levy taxes and to invest those funds is exclusively our duty as the legislative branch

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
the power to levy taxes and to invest those funds is exclusively our duty as the legislative branch
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing Congress's responsibility in budget decisions and tax levies.

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