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On the recordSeptember 18, 2017
Rather than looking at the economic consensus by CBO, JCT, Treasury, and TPC, some on this committee choose to cherry-pick one-off studies from economists outside the mainstream who agree with their political views.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden criticizes committee members for selectively using studies that align with their views.

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