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Summer Lee: The American people work too hard for their paychecks. They pay their fair share in taxes.

On the recordApril 25, 2023
The American people work too hard for their paychecks. They pay their fair share in taxes.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the need for responsible use of taxpayer money.

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