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Chris Van Hollen: The notion that somehow we cannot add additional revenue to meet the needs is clearly inconsistent with our own history.

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
The notion that somehow we cannot add additional revenue to meet the needs is clearly inconsistent with our own history.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen argued against the idea that revenue is capped at 17% of GDP.

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