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Dale Kooyenga
Dale Kooyenga
stated on May 27, 2013 an opinion piece
Wisconsin has "one of the most progressive tax codes in the country."
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By Dave Umhoefer • June 2, 2013
Sander Levin
Sander Levin
stated on May 17, 2013 an interview on MSNBC
Says the inspector general for the IRS said there was "no political motivation" and "no outside influence" for targeting of tax-exempt applications from tea party groups  
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By Becky Bowers • May 24, 2013
Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra
stated on May 19, 2013 a comment on 'Meet the Press'
"We have a tax code that allows groups to use their political operations within the tax code, under the guise of a charity, to use undisclosed millions of dollars to do political campaigns."
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By Jon Greenberg • May 22, 2013
Randy Forbes
Randy Forbes
stated on May 17, 2013 an interview with Fox News
"The IRS doesn't have to prove something against you ... you've got the burden of proof."
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By Louis Jacobson • May 22, 2013
John Eaves
John Eaves
stated on May 3, 2013 an interview
Says Fulton County government hasn’t raised its millage rate since 1991.
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By Eric Stirgus • May 20, 2013
Tom Price
Tom Price
stated on May 1, 2013 a tweet
Says President Barack Obama’s proposed budget includes two new tax increases that would collect about $14 billion.
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By Eric Stirgus • May 17, 2013
One New Jersey
One New Jersey
stated on May 3, 2013 A radio ad
"Under Republican Governor Chris Christie, tolls cost more. Train and bus rides cost more. College tuition goes up. But Christie protected a tax cut for millionaires."
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By Caryn Shinske • May 16, 2013
Chris Christie
Chris Christie
stated on May 1, 2013 a television ad
"Four balanced budgets in a row, with no new taxes for anyone. The best job growth in 12 years. Nearly 130,000 new private-sector jobs. Merit pay to reward New Jersey’s best teachers, and the most education funding ever."
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By Caryn Shinske • May 9, 2013
Leonard Lance
Leonard Lance
stated on April 15, 2013 a press release
"The Internal Revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, 4 million-word complicated mess that is seven times as long as the Bible with none of the good news."
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By Caryn Shinske • May 2, 2013
Adam Schefter
Adam Schefter
stated on April 25, 2013 a tweet about the NFL Draft
"Odd fact for odd draft: No. 2 overall pick will earn more than the No. 1 pick due to no state tax in Florida. So 2 not so bad."
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By Katie Sanders • April 26, 2013
Bill Hammond
Bill Hammond
stated on April 15, 2013 a press conference with Gov. Rick Perry, April 15, 2013
Says businesses pay roughly 60 percent of taxes in Texas.
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By Sue Owen • April 26, 2013
Leonard Lance
Leonard Lance
stated on April 15, 2013 a news release about tax reform
"The United States currently has the highest corporate tax rate in the world."
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By Caryn Shinske • April 25, 2013
The Tax Foundation
The Tax Foundation
stated on April 12, 2013 a press release
"We Really Do Have the Highest Corporate Tax Rate in the World."
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By Eric Stirgus • April 17, 2013
Bobby Scott
Bobby Scott
stated on March 25, 2013 a radio interview.
Paul Ryan’s budget "keeps the Obamacare taxes and spending cuts that paid for Obamacare, but then cuts all of the benefits."
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By Nancy Madsen • April 8, 2013
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
stated on April 1, 2013 a press conference
Says "I've authored the first bipartisan tax reform bill in a quarter-century."  
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By Janie Har • April 6, 2013
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on March 28, 2013 blog posts
Forty aides who serve President Barack Obama "owe $333,485 in back taxes."
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By Stephen Koff • April 3, 2013
Rob Portman
Rob Portman
stated on March 21, 2013 a speech on the Senate floor
"Our debt now is about $140,000 per household."
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By Stephen Koff • March 27, 2013
Gary Kelly
Gary Kelly
stated on February 1, 2013 a column
"Taxes and fees amount to about 20 percent of a typical $300 round-trip domestic ticket. That’s higher than taxes on products like alcohol, tobacco and firearms."
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March 17, 2013
New Hampshire Democratic Party
New Hampshire Democratic Party
stated on March 5, 2013 a written statement
Says Jennifer Horn, chairwoman of the N.H. Republican Party, owes $92,000 in back taxes.
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By Jake Berry • March 12, 2013
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on March 1, 2013 a press briefing at the White House
Says a majority of Americans -- and Republicans -- support his approach for deficit reduction.
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By Becky Bowers • March 1, 2013
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