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James Lankford: “There were some very specific statements that were made earlier on, on how the money would be spent, that it wouldn't…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2023
There were some very specific statements that were made earlier on, on how the money would be spent, that it wouldn't affect anyone with $400,000 or less.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford questions the lack of statutory requirements for IRS spending limits.

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