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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
The fact of the matter is the real issues that face and the real challenges that face the U.S. economy are not being addressed here today.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney expresses frustration that critical economic issues are ignored in the committee.

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