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Chris Van Hollen: the Republican budget refuses to eliminate one single tax break for the purpose of deficit reduction.

On the recordApril 16, 2012
the Republican budget refuses to eliminate one single tax break for the purpose of deficit reduction.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Critique of the Republican budget's failure to raise taxes on the wealthy.

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