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Chris Van Hollen: the President has laid out a proposal that is tough but responsible

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
the President has laid out a proposal that is tough but responsible
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen describes the President's budget proposal as both tough and responsible.

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