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On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
Well, I sure would like to see ordinary Americans benefit rather than more tax policy directed to make the wealthy wealthier.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley criticizes tax policies favoring the wealthy over ordinary Americans.

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