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Hank Johnson: We seem to agree that allowing States to file for bankruptcy would result in increased interest rates.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2011
We seem to agree that allowing States to file for bankruptcy would result in increased interest rates.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Johnson highlights the negative financial implications of state bankruptcy.

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