From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 671: During this election year, few political observers expect Congress to focus on major policy debates. Brandon Arnold, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union, offers his expert opinion about issues congressional leaders are likely to address or avoid in 2016.
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