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Chris Van Hollen: the deficit would be $3 trillion higher than if than it is today.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
the deficit would be $3 trillion higher than if than it is today.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen discusses the projected deficit without action from Congress.

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