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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I very much share your view that part of propelling consumer demand here is going to be making sure that anything we do is fair and equitable in the sense of having its benefits concentrated on the middle class where the propensity to spend is likely to be greatest.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of fair economic policies benefiting the middle class.

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