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Chris Van Hollen: If I was a typical American household, I would have read the President's remarks as saying I am going to get a $4,000…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
If I was a typical American household, I would have read the President's remarks as saying I am going to get a $4,000 pay increase.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen critiques the interpretation of the President's remarks on pay increases.

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