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Chris Van Hollen: Make no mistake, if you are unwilling to even consider new revenue, or making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share…

On the recordJuly 11, 2023
Make no mistake, if you are unwilling to even consider new revenue, or making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, then you are essentially saying that the only option left for Social Security are benefit cuts.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticizing those who oppose new revenue for Social Security.

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