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Janice Schakowsky: I think this is utterly outrageous that we should be spending our time doing that when the American people are looking…

On the recordSeptember 14, 2011
I think this is utterly outrageous that we should be spending our time doing that when the American people are looking to us at this moment for help.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky expresses frustration over legislative priorities amidst economic struggles.

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