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On the recordJune 20, 2011
Two years ago, this economy was a disaster--a disaster. And not overnight. It was a decade of neglect by many people throughout Congress.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Begich reflects on the economic decline and the need for accountability in Congress.

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