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Eleanor Holmes Norton: That is a fine date, Mr. Chairman. We will either be over the cliff or not by that time.

On the recordDecember 12, 2012
That is a fine date, Mr. Chairman. We will either be over the cliff or not by that time.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton comments on the deadline for submitting additional questions, referencing fiscal concerns.

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