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Steve Cohen: The very same people who can't afford tickets to go into the stadium are the same ones that pay more for--for the rental…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
The very same people who can't afford tickets to go into the stadium are the same ones that pay more for--for the rental car taxes.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the regressive nature of taxes affecting lower-income individuals.

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