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Chris Van Hollen: “I have to say, it rings a little hollow to say these decisions are made because of budget and fiscal stringency when we…”

On the recordMay 9, 2018
I have to say, it rings a little hollow to say these decisions are made because of budget and fiscal stringency when we just added close to $2 trillion to our national debt as a result of the tax cut.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Critiques the justification of budget cuts amid rising national debt from tax cuts.

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