Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
Why should a working person pay a higher marginal tax rate than the rich?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the fairness of tax rates for working versus wealthy Americans.

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