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Chris Van Hollen: Why are Republicans making such deep cuts to programs that help so many? Because their lopsided approach to the budget…

On the recordJuly 30, 2013
Why are Republicans making such deep cuts to programs that help so many? Because their lopsided approach to the budget plan refuses to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay one penny more for the purpose of deficit reduction.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen criticizes Republicans for deep budget cuts affecting American families while protecting the wealthy.

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