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On the recordMay 13, 2023
Well, if we want to get serious about deficit reduction, then you have to put tax increases for billionaires and corporations on the table.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Chris Murphy emphasizes the need for tax increases on the wealthy as part of serious deficit reduction efforts.

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