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Elizabeth Warren: The House Republicans have decided to use the debt ceiling to hold our Government and our economy hostage.

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
The House Republicans have decided to use the debt ceiling to hold our Government and our economy hostage.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes House Republicans for leveraging the debt ceiling for political demands.

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