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John Tierney: I can tell you who it has been objectionable to, and there is a whole host of people over to my left over here.

On the recordOctober 24, 2011
I can tell you who it has been objectionable to, and there is a whole host of people over to my left over here.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney refers to opposition from colleagues regarding interest rate calculations for student loans.

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