Answer:

taxation

AnswerCrossword Clue
TAXATIONPerennial political issue
TAXATIONIt falls under the veil of diplomatic immunity
TAXATIONRevenue source
TAXATIONWord on Washington, D.C. license plates
TAXATIONGovernment revenue
TAXATIONGovernment revenue source
TAXATION".. Without Representation" (new slogan on D.C. license plates)