Reduction of IRS agents actually increased the deficit because of lost tax revenue, says Van Hollen

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks on the Senate floor on May 10, 2023.

Watch the full video: https://www.c-span.org/video/?527981-2/senate-session-part-2

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