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Chris Van Hollen: Mr. Chairman, with all respect, we have just heard that we are going to face close to a $2 trillion revenue shortfall as…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
Mr. Chairman, with all respect, we have just heard that we are going to face close to a $2 trillion revenue shortfall as a direct result of what was passed.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen warns of a significant revenue shortfall due to recent legislation.

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