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On the recordApril 25, 2016
However, given the pro-growth effects of a consumption tax, the working group believes that consumption tax systems in general deserve the attention of the committee as tax reform efforts continue.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasized the benefits of a consumption tax for economic growth.

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