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On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
I think Mr. Holtz-Eakin was around for a couple of those rodeos as well.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney references past government shutdowns during a discussion on the current situation.

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