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Sheldon Whitehouse: Tax amnesty for the rich. Tax enforcement for the poor. This made no sense, and was undemocratic, and morally and…

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
Tax amnesty for the rich. Tax enforcement for the poor. This made no sense, and was undemocratic, and morally and fiscally wrong.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Criticism of tax enforcement disparities favoring the wealthy over low-income individuals.

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