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Martin Hoke: Could I ask the gentlewoman a question about the capital gains thing, because our friends from the other side of the…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
Could I ask the gentlewoman a question about the capital gains thing, because our friends from the other side of the aisle, as soon as they hear the words capital gains, the accusation is oh, that is for rich people, that is just something that is designed to help them pay lower taxes. Is that what is going on? Who gets, who gains the most from reductions in capital gains?
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Martin Hoke
Republican · Ohio

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Questioning the perception of capital gains tax reductions during a discussion on tax policy.

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