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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

Row over Democrat billionaire saying ‘paying more taxes is not the answer’ amid talks of tackling inequality in California

A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.

The exchange took place in San Francisco on Wednesday, where Steyer clashed with Republican Steve Hilton. Hilton claimed on stage that Steyer pays the lowest tax rate of “anyone on this stage.”

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