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Richard B. Nugent: “They understand that they couldn't do that in their own home, and they don't believe that the Federal Government should…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
They understand that they couldn't do that in their own home, and they don't believe that the Federal Government should be doing that today.
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Richard B. Nugent
Florida

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Nugent highlights public awareness of unsustainable government spending practices.

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