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Chris Van Hollen: The difference is that the Republican budget does not close one single tax loophole for the purpose of reducing the…

On the recordApril 15, 2013
The difference is that the Republican budget does not close one single tax loophole for the purpose of reducing the deficit, whereas the president's budget does close those tax breaks for folks at the very high end for the purpose of reducing the deficit in a balanced way.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen contrasts the Republican budget with the President's budget regarding tax loopholes and deficit reduction.

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