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Barack Obama: The bill would increase the debt ceiling to a level that will be sufficient for the Nation to meet its obligations…

On the recordJuly 29, 2011
The bill would increase the debt ceiling to a level that will be sufficient for the Nation to meet its obligations through the beginning of 2013.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2693 - Budget Control Act of 2011

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