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Jeb Hensarling: “We believe that frankly increasing tax revenues could hurt the economy. But within the context of a bipartisan…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2011
We believe that frankly increasing tax revenues could hurt the economy. But within the context of a bipartisan negotiation with Democrats, clearly they are a reality.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Representative Jeb Hensarling acknowledges the deep divide on tax hikes while recognizing they are a part of bipartisan negotiations.

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