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William Orton: In fact that adds up to a total according, to the Joint Economic Committee, of $216.1 billion in cuts. If in fact you…

On the recordMay 15, 1996
In fact that adds up to a total according, to the Joint Economic Committee, of $216.1 billion in cuts. If in fact you only have $122 billion provided for in tax cuts, you are $94 billion short.
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William Orton
Democratic · Utah

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Discussing budget cuts and tax cuts during a congressional debate.

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