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Sheldon Whitehouse: Of all the people they could have chosen to single out for special benefits, they chose wealthy tax cheats.

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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