On the recordMay 22, 2012
this is the first time in history that an international organization, the U.N. in this case, would possess taxing authority over this country.
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DeMint argues against the Law of the Sea Treaty giving the UN taxing power over the U.S.
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But isn't that putting them at a disadvantage? They're actually paying more tax now than brick and mortars.
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If we do not accede to this treaty, our major mining companies... will not drill, will not exploit.
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