States Sue Over SALT Cap
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New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey are suing the federal government, claiming the SALT limitation is unconstitutional.…
New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey are suing the federal government, claiming the SALT limitation is unconstitutional.…
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