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Chris Van Hollen: And, in fact, Mr. Chairman, on an annual basis we pay more in tax expenditures than we do on Social Security. Isn't that…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
And, in fact, Mr. Chairman, on an annual basis we pay more in tax expenditures than we do on Social Security. Isn't that the case?
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights tax expenditures exceeding Social Security payments.

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