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On the recordDecember 2, 2010
I think this is an important vehicle to reach perhaps the compromise that we all know is ultimately going to be necessary, while at the same time expressing the views of I think the overwhelming numbers of us that certainly the first 250--we may not agree on further, or another level or something, but certainly would the gentleman disagree with me that we all agree on the first 250 ought not to receive an increase?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Dec 2, 2010

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Hoyer discusses the importance of a revenue bill and potential compromises in the Senate.

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