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Al Green: “It is time to cause the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes so that we can pay our debts.”

On the recordJune 5, 2023
It is time to cause the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes so that we can pay our debts.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Green calls for fair taxation on the wealthy to ensure revenue for public services.

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