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On the recordOctober 2, 2018
The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated would add $1.4 trillion to the deficit, which could put important programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for severe cuts in the future.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin warns about the deficit impact of the tax bill on social programs.

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