Replace the current income-tax structure with a flat tax

Paul proposed removing many tax deductions and replacing the existing income-tax structure with a lower flat tax applying to all income levels. An aide said the proposed rate would be no higher than 17 percent.

Context: The passage says Paul had not specified which deductions would be removed; the rate limit is attributed to an aide.

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instead install a lower "flat tax" for all income levels

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