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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
Is borrowing more in order to let the wealthiest off the hook good for America?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the fairness of allowing the wealthy to evade tax obligations.

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