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On the recordFebruary 4, 2015
I am particularly concerned about the administration's proposal to raise the capital gains tax and apply the tax when an asset is transferred at death or by gift.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Expresses concern over tax proposals affecting family farms and small businesses.

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