Jeff Merkley actually said...

"There is a lot more spending than that on tax loopholes."

"So when I hear folks on both sides of the aisle talking about a 50/50 plan for revenue and expenditure reductions, is that anywhere close to what is being pursued now with sequestration?"

"Doesn't it make sense for us to shut down some of these loopholes and basically protect programs that support core services to the middle class?"

"Education Is an Investment That Should Not Be Cut"