Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
it is unfair that wages are often taxed at a higher rate than investments.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn criticizes the disparity in tax rates between wages and investments.

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