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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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