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Mark Pocan: As of 2018, the richest 400 Americans were actually paying a lower effective tax rate.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2021
As of 2018, the richest 400 Americans were actually paying a lower effective tax rate.
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Pocan highlights tax disparities between the wealthy and middle-class households.

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