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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
But don't you acknowledge the fact that taxpayers simply cannot reorganize their affairs quickly enough when you increase tax rates?
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the feasibility of quick taxpayer adjustments to tax rate increases.

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