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Dick Durbin: “Let the rates go up to 39. Let us also take a look at the deductions. Let's make sure that revenue is an integral part…”

On the recordNovember 25, 2012
Let the rates go up to 39. Let us also take a look at the deductions. Let's make sure that revenue is an integral part of deficit reduction. Yes, from my side of the table, bring entitlement reform into the conversation.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Durbin outlines his approach to revenue and entitlement reform in budget negotiations.

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