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Bernie Sanders: “Before we cut programs like Social Security or Medicare, do you not think it is a good idea that we look to corporate…”

On the recordApril 9, 2013
Before we cut programs like Social Security or Medicare, do you not think it is a good idea that we look to corporate America for more tax revenue?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders advocates for increased corporate taxes before cutting social programs.

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