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Chris Van Hollen: I hope we will all take the same balanced approach to reducing the deficit as has been recommended by bipartisan…

On the recordApril 24, 2012
I hope we will all take the same balanced approach to reducing the deficit as has been recommended by bipartisan commissions.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Advocating for a balanced approach to deficit reduction involving cuts and tax reform.

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