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On the recordNovember 18, 2013
Neither Democrats nor Republicans envisioned it would inflict the pain and concern that many Americans are experiencing.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters reflects on the unexpected negative impact of the Biggert-Waters bill.

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