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Ron Wyden: “I think that would have enormous benefits for the economy in a number of respects.”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I think that would have enormous benefits for the economy in a number of respects.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden supports tax reform for its potential economic benefits.

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