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Chris Van Hollen: There is also a revenue component. Apparently our Republican colleagues do not recognize that component, at least not as…

On the recordMay 30, 2012
There is also a revenue component. Apparently our Republican colleagues do not recognize that component, at least not as part of the solution.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen criticizes Republicans for ignoring revenue increases in deficit reduction discussions.

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