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Ron Wyden: “If America's busted old tax code truly excels at anything, it's rewarding those who are fortunate enough to already have…”

On the recordApril 19, 2021
If America's busted old tax code truly excels at anything, it's rewarding those who are fortunate enough to already have wealth.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Critique of the tax code favoring the wealthy.

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