On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Three-and-a-half million Americans, including veterans, deserve our immediate attention.
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Jacob J. Lew
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congress.govThree-and-a-half million Americans, including veterans, deserve our immediate attention.
Stressing the need for urgent action regarding Puerto Rico's financial crisis.
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