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Martha Roby: I want to say to both gentlemen, what we're talking about tonight is kitchen table stuff. Americans all across this…

On the recordApril 23, 2013
I want to say to both gentlemen, what we're talking about tonight is kitchen table stuff. Americans all across this country sit down across the table from their loved one and they balance their budgets. Why do we hold the Federal Government to any standard other than that? We're addicted to spending. We are on an unsustainable path for the next generation. Tax reform, energy, and removing burdens on the working families are all such important concepts to making life work for American families. We're joined by another colleague. I just want to introduce our newly elected Member of the House of Representatives joining us in the 113th Congress, Mrs. Ann Wagner, the gentlelady from Missouri. Please join us in this conversation and offer your perspective.
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Martha Roby
Alabama
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Apr 23, 2013

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