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John Tierney: this is a national debate that we are having with respect to the budget and reconciliation measures that are there…

On the recordApril 25, 2012
this is a national debate that we are having with respect to the budget and reconciliation measures that are there, surrounded a lot about feelings that, you know, we can still give more money to the wealthy at the expense of struggling families, children and seniors.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney discusses budget debates affecting families and wealth distribution.

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