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Ron Wyden: “They are a significant drag on our economy and are harming U.S. competitiveness.”

On the recordJuly 21, 2014
They are a significant drag on our economy and are harming U.S. competitiveness.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights the negative impact of tax code issues on the economy.

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