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Charles W. Stenholm: That is the problem. That is the problem. It is a lack of understanding. PAYGO means you have got to come up with the…

On the recordJuly 20, 2004
That is the problem. That is the problem. It is a lack of understanding. PAYGO means you have got to come up with the spending cuts to take care of the amount of tax cut.

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Discussing the implications of PAYGO rules on tax cuts and spending.

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