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Bernie Sanders: Warren Buffett, you know, Mr. Chairman, often comments that he, one of the richest people in the world, pays an…

On the recordOctober 6, 2010
Warren Buffett, you know, Mr. Chairman, often comments that he, one of the richest people in the world, pays an effective tax rate lower than his secretary.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders highlights income inequality through Warren Buffett's tax situation.

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