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On the recordDecember 9, 2008
Isn't that, to use a common phrase, just ass backwards? $15 billion and then later after that's out the door we'll see a detailed restructuring plan?
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Senator David Vitter questions the logic of providing bailout funds before a restructuring plan is in place.

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