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Richard B. Nugent: We can kick the can down the road again and tell the American people that everything is fine that there is nothing to…

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
We can kick the can down the road again and tell the American people that everything is fine that there is nothing to worry about. Or we can step up to the plate.
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Richard B. Nugent
Florida

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Nugent calls for decisive action on budget issues instead of avoidance.

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