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Conventional wisdom on government's role in inequality often has it backwards. Tax reforms have resulted in a more progressive federal income tax government transfer payments have become less progressive.

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Paul Ryan
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 29
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United States Representative
Janesville
Wisconsin
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