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Jim Sensenbrenner: “Unfortunately, today the real burden is on those retailers who are trying to compete against someone who isn't…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2012
Unfortunately, today the real burden is on those retailers who are trying to compete against someone who isn't collecting due sales tax.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner highlights the unfair advantage online sellers have over local businesses.

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