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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Debt reduction can be achieved by cutting spending or by raising taxes or by adopting a mix of spending cuts and tax increases.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine outlines options for achieving debt reduction.

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