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John Yarmuth: Long-term outlook remains troubling, of course. We are a few years away from an increase in Federal deficits and debt.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
Long-term outlook remains troubling, of course. We are a few years away from an increase in Federal deficits and debt.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Highlighting concerns about future federal deficits and debt due to rising healthcare costs.

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