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Merkley Speaks Out About Deficit Cuts

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is trying to win support for his proposal that the Congressional Budget Office analyze the job impact of any bill considered by the so-called “Super Committee.” Merkley says the CBO is already scoring each bill's budgetary effect. The Super Committee's assignment is to cut the deficit, but Merkley says his proposal would keep the need for jobs front-and-center.

 

 

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