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On the recordMay 6, 2013
The proposal in H.R. 807, which chooses which bills to pay, is a deeply irresponsible approach that is simply default by another name.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 807 - Full Faith and Credit Act

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