Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen appears in the following:

Representative Van Hollen on Congress' Tax-Cut Showdown

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Budget policy is at stake during Congress' current tax-cut showdown, but the situation is a role reversal from last summer, with Democrats are taking a hard-line stance on taxes. Repr...

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Rep. Van Hollen, Lead Dems' Deficit Negotiator, Unhappy with Tax Deal

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

In a press conference yesterday, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to the current deal on tax cuts that has been reached between the White House and Republicans in Congress. If passed, the compromise would extend Bush-era tax cuts for two years, including those for the wealthiest households. It would also extend unemployment benefits for 13 more months and give businesses a major tax break. Economists say the deal would add $900 billion to the deficit over the next two years.

President Obama has already received strong opposition from members of his own party who believe the President is compromising too easily with Republicans. We talk with Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Democratic leadership who has come out in opposition to the deal.

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Health Care Left, Right and Center

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, the fifth-ranking Democrat and chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, is tasked with helping craft the message on health care. He discusses the latest on the public option, Blue Dogs, and just what sort of plan can get the votes to pass a bill ...

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Seeking Answers

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Slate’s Emily Yoffe explores the human brain’s inclination for “seeking” as an explanation for the popularity of Google, texting and Twitter. Plus, Democratic Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen on health care; New Jersey politics; emptying the email inbox; Afghanistan elections; and New York City oysters, anyone?