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Spencer Bachus: “But I do want to say I am not trying to simplify it. I am not trying to say that that was the sole reason, but it…”

On the recordJune 4, 2013
But I do want to say I am not trying to simplify it. I am not trying to say that that was the sole reason, but it obviously was a contributing factor.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Bachus acknowledges multiple factors in a municipal bankruptcy, highlighting a consent settlement's role.

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