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Chris Van Hollen: The President was elected saying Wall Street has caused tremendous problems for us; 'we are going to tax Wall Street,'…

On the recordMay 17, 2017
The President was elected saying Wall Street has caused tremendous problems for us; 'we are going to tax Wall Street,' his words.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Critiques the President's change in stance on Wall Street taxation.

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