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On the recordJune 12, 2013
I think we can applaud and encourage that success without maintaining a view that, because they are successful and they are big names, they are entitled to special treatment in the Tax Code not accorded to other businesses and individuals.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett argues against special tax treatment for large companies over small businesses.

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