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On the recordJune 7, 2011
I believe freezing or restricting IRS funding--either for taxpayer service activities or for enforcement activities--would be a mistake and would undermine the goal of closing the tax gap and reducing the deficit.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin argues against cutting IRS funding, emphasizing its role in addressing budget deficits.

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