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Michael Bennet: In 2011, due to the dysfunction in Congress, we almost failed to raise the debt ceiling here.

On the recordJanuary 18, 2017
In 2011, due to the dysfunction in Congress, we almost failed to raise the debt ceiling here.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet highlights the consequences of Congress's failure to raise the debt ceiling.

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