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On the recordJuly 27, 2021
The system doesn't do nearly enough to help working people of modest means get ahead, but individuals at the top are able to game the rules to abuse taxpayer-subsidized accounts with their pricey accountants and lawyers.
Said by
Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Critique of the system benefiting the wealthy over working people.

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