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On the recordAugust 2, 2010
If the more difficult fiscal scenarios that you, Senator Conrad and Senator Gregg, were outlining in the beginning start to play out, we should expect an increase in long-term interest rates.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Warns of potential increases in long-term interest rates due to fiscal scenarios.

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