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On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
I mean, how reasonable is that? This is the same Mr. Lew that sat at that table there and said the President's budget would spend only money that we have and not add to the debt anymore.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley criticizes Lew's stance on spending and debt limits.

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