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Chris Van Hollen: we asked higher income individuals to begin to contribute to reducing the debt over the long term.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
we asked higher income individuals to begin to contribute to reducing the debt over the long term.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen discusses tax contributions from higher income individuals to reduce national debt.

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