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On the recordApril 18, 2012
It puzzles one why Congress wouldn't seize on that opportunity as one measure to put a real dent in the debt without having to create weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes the need for IRS investment to reduce national debt.

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