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On the recordDecember 11, 2012
The Senate Finance Committee, earlier this year, I think made the correct call in terms of trying to start this debate.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden discusses the Senate Finance Committee's decision regarding energy and tax policy.

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