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On the recordMay 9, 2011
There are four ways to reduce budget deficits. No. 1, cut spending. No. 2, raise taxes. No. 3, grow the heck out of the economy. And No. 4, really change our culture around here.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Outlining strategies for reducing budget deficits.

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