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Chris Van Hollen: “The bipartisan fiscal commission--no fringe group--said that the Republican plan was unbalanced because it doesn't ask…”

On the recordApril 15, 2011
The bipartisan fiscal commission--no fringe group--said that the Republican plan was unbalanced because it doesn't ask for shared sacrifice. It's a lopsided approach. This budget takes us farther off the deep end. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews.) (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Apr 15, 2011

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