Capitol Lens: Flat Tax in the Triangle

By Roll Call Staff

Posted December 4, 2012 at 5:20pm

GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas walks with purpose toward the House Triangle to host a news conference Tuesday to talk about his proposal for a flat 15 percent income tax rate that would be coupled with the elimination of most deductions.

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