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On the recordMarch 12, 2013
When there was a threat of a government shutdown, Mr. Almanza said that what would happen--because if the government shut down--I am quoting--'would impact business.'
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Tom Latham
Iowa

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Referencing a statement about the effects of a government shutdown.

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