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Senate Dems React to Norquist’s Visit on Capitol Hill

Washington, DC
Thursday, June 21, 2012

Grover Norquist was on Capitol Hill to speak with Republican lawmakers. Democratic Senate leaders held a briefing on what they see as the problems with Mr. Norquist’s pledge not to raise taxes.

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) along with Senate leaders Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke to reporters Thursday at the Capitol.

Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 1:42pm (ET)

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