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On the recordAugust 6, 2022
unfortunately, this amendment is just bad news. This amendment lowers capital gains taxes, and it is more tax giveaways to the most fortunate. And if you are a wealthy tax cheat, you can rest easy because Republican budget cuts at the IRS mean you can get away with breaking the law scot-free. I urge my colleagues to vote no.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Aug 6, 2022

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