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Tim Scott: “If 50 percent of the folks make 11 percent of the income and only pay 3 percent of the taxes, is that fair? I have not…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
If 50 percent of the folks make 11 percent of the income and only pay 3 percent of the taxes, is that fair? I have not found a kid yet who believes that is fair.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Tim Scott illustrates perceived unfairness in tax contributions among different income groups.

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