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Chris Van Hollen: The Republican budget would not be in balance in 10 years if not for the Medicare savings in the Affordable Care Act.

On the recordSeptember 25, 2013
The Republican budget would not be in balance in 10 years if not for the Medicare savings in the Affordable Care Act.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlighting reliance on the Affordable Care Act for Republican budget balance.

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