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.
Jeff Merkley: “It's very clear that many people on my side of the aisle think we need to reduce the deficit by raising revenue from…”
On the recordMay 3, 2023
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Merkley emphasizes the need for tax increases on the wealthy to reduce the deficit.
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