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Chris Van Hollen: Not only does the Republican budget not balance, but it doesn't eliminate one special interest tax break for the purpose…

On the recordMarch 24, 2015
Not only does the Republican budget not balance, but it doesn't eliminate one special interest tax break for the purpose of reducing the deficit. Not one. These are tax breaks that powerful interests have put into the Tax Code over many years. Apparently, it is okay to deeply cut our investment in our kids' education. Apparently, it is okay to increase the cost of prescription drugs for seniors on Medicare, but, for some reason, we are not going to get rid of one corporate tax break for the purpose of reducing the deficit. Those are not Americans' priorities. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Maryland (Ms. Edwards), someone who understands the importance of moving America forward, my colleague and friend and a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Mar 24, 2015

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