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Bill Taft: “It is important to realize, however, that no flat ad valorem rate on such fabrics can be made to work fairly and…”

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It is important to realize, however, that no flat ad valorem rate on such fabrics can be made to work fairly and effectively.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft warns that a flat ad valorem rate on certain fabrics would not be fair or effective in practice.

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