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Ron Johnson: “In the first year he increases spending by about $160…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Johnson Discusses Obama Budget on CNBC

Published | Video Starts at 01:28

I think that's my main point. You know, you take a look at these 10 year numbers, but you really have to take a look at what does his budget propose. In the first year he increases spending by about $160 billion. His deficit is $128 billion more than CBO. I mean, where do you go with that? I mean, even the Senate budget, which is not adequate, never balances. His never balances. (01:28–01:34)

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Asserts that President Obama's budget proposal increases spending by about $160 billion in the first year.

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