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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Taxing qualified dividends at the same low rate as capital gains for all taxpayers reduces the tax bias against equity investment and promotes a more efficient allocation of capital.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune references a previous budget statement supporting lower taxes on dividends.

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