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On the recordJuly 9, 2024
So, let me just to put this into context, take a look at this graphic here, which shows from 1994 to 2054, how revenue and spending have worked.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse sets up a discussion on revenue and spending trends.

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