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On the recordMarch 11, 2024
Essentially, the wealthy investing in property proceed to never be taxed ever on their income from growing value of assets; is that not correct?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley questions the tax advantages for wealthy individuals on asset appreciation.

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