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On the recordNovember 17, 2011
Where the divide is right now is on taxes and whether or not the wealthiest Americans should share in the sacrifice that all of us have to make.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Patty Murray discusses the current divide in the super committee negotiations regarding tax responsibilities.

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