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Chris Van Hollen: When President Obama was sworn in he inherited a $1.3 trillion deficit.

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
When President Obama was sworn in he inherited a $1.3 trillion deficit.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen points out the significant deficit inherited by Obama upon taking office.

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