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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
A year ago, we had one economist after another coming before this committee warning us that the federal government needs to get its finances in order in the next three to five years to avoid a fiscal meltdown that would dwarf the 2008 crisis.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the urgency of addressing federal finances to prevent a crisis.

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