On the recordMay 4, 2023
It's very clear that many people on my side of the aisle think we need to reduce the deficit by raising revenue from those who pay the least, that is the rich and the corporations.
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Merkley emphasizes the need for revenue increases from the wealthy to reduce the deficit.
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