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On the recordMarch 8, 2005
So one has to be careful. They better put all of their debts down if they want to have them discharged.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of accurately reporting debts in bankruptcy proceedings.

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