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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think it actually ought to be revenue increasing to help deal with this problem, but that is a non-negotiable position in the administration.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett argues for revenue-increasing measures rather than tax cuts for corporations.

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