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Ron Johnson: “The CBO confirmed that if these tax cuts expire, if we…”

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

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Senator Johnson on Bloomberg with Betty Liu

Published | Video Starts at 03:34

On what. On what he thought about the budget deficit? Yes, you know, because the chairman actually does understand the numbers. He understands the threats that face this economy. Now, The CBO confirmed that if these tax cuts expire, if we increase taxes on the American economy, it's going to slow economic growth. And we all recognize we have to grow our economy. We can't do anything here that inhibits economic growth. (03:34–03:42)

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Asserts that the Congressional Budget Office confirmed tax increases would slow economic growth.

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