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Tim Kaine: Their first vote was to protect wealthy tax cheats by hobbling IRS enforcement, adding $114 billion to the debt.

On the recordApril 18, 2023
Their first vote was to protect wealthy tax cheats by hobbling IRS enforcement, adding $114 billion to the debt.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine accuses House Republicans of prioritizing wealthy tax evaders over fiscal responsibility.

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