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Chris Van Hollen: 98 percent of our Republican colleagues in the House have signed a pledge that says they will not close a single…

On the recordMay 30, 2012
98 percent of our Republican colleagues in the House have signed a pledge that says they will not close a single corporate tax loophole for the purpose of deficit reduction.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlights Republican refusal to close tax loopholes for deficit reduction.

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