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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
Of all the people they could have chosen to single out for special benefits, they chose wealthy tax cheats.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Condemnation of House Republicans prioritizing wealthy tax evaders in funding decisions.

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