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Scott Peters: “The recent expansion of the deficit is a result of a mix of things: budget deals, an aging population, and big tax cuts…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
The recent expansion of the deficit is a result of a mix of things: budget deals, an aging population, and big tax cuts largely benefiting the wealthy.
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Scott Peters
Democratic · California

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Peters discusses factors contributing to the deficit, emphasizing tax cuts for the wealthy.

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