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On the recordJuly 15, 2004
I want to urge support for an amendment that has broad tripartisan support, support of the AFL-CIO, the U.S. Business and Industry Council, the Teamsters, the United Steel Workers, Taxpayers for Common Sense, and Citizens Works. This is an amendment that will tell corporate America that if they want the benefits that U.S. taxpayers provide to them, they cannot run away and avoid their taxes.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Addressing the need for corporate accountability regarding tax obligations.

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