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On the recordFebruary 9, 2015
The income tax base, which has become riddled with exclusions, exemptions, deductions, and credits, should be as broad as possible.
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Robert Packwood
Republican · Oregon

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Packwood advocates for a broader tax base to enhance fairness.

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