U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader on federal budget, forests

Statesman-Journal:

U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader said today he’s still hopeful Congress can still get it right with a big deal to reduce federal budget deficits. Schrader, a Democrat who represents the 5th District, told the Statesman Journal editorial board there is an opportunity to achieve significant reductions through ending tax breaks, simplifying the tax code and paring projected costs of Medicare.

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