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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling for another commuter tax break to encourage mass transit. Schumer says he wants Republicans in Congress to pass a $240 monthly tax deduction for commuters that

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Sen. Schumer calls for new commuter tax break

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling for another commuter tax break to encourage mass transit. Schumer says he wants Republicans in Congress to pass a $240 monthly tax deduction for commuters that

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