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Ron Johnson: “Another problem is if you add it to an income tax you just end up raising massive revenue which I do believe does hurt…”

On the recordMay 17, 2023
Another problem is if you add it to an income tax you just end up raising massive revenue which I do believe does hurt economic growth.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Johnson discusses the negative impact of high tax rates on economic growth.

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