Mike Simpson: “At the same time we have a massive federal debt of more than $16…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013

At the same time we have a massive federal debt of more than $16 trillion, which demands that we reduce federal spending.

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Simpson emphasizes the need to balance infrastructure funding with federal debt reduction.

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Mike Simpson: “At the same time we have a massive federal debt of more than $16 trillion, which demands that we reduce federal…”