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Michael Blake: “It absolutely is legal [for businesses to withhold taxes…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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New York City Mayoral Candidate Michael Blake Discusses Campaign Vision and Policies

Published | Video Starts at 10:05

Well, I guess starting with the last point, are you recommending that the, that businesses withhold taxes from, from the federal government as a response? What, to overreach by the administration? Absolutely, absolutely. Because if we look, it doesn't sound quite legal. It absolutely is legal [for businesses to withhold taxes from the federal government]. Because at the end of the day, if we're in a scenario where you are having funds cut off for unconstitutional purposes. Right, because. Because that is where we're at right now. (10:05–10:07)

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