Rep. Paulsen Re-Introduces Bill To Repeal Device Tax
Executive Summary
The Minnesota congressman is taking another stab at chopping off the 2.3 medical device excise tax as part of the wider Obamacare repeal actions anticipated for the new Congress.
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