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Chris Van Hollen: Ninety-eight percent of the Republican Members of the Congress have pledged to oppose any increase of tax rates.

On the recordMay 31, 2012
Ninety-eight percent of the Republican Members of the Congress have pledged to oppose any increase of tax rates.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticism of Republicans for opposing tax increases to address the deficit.

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