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On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Large and growing Federal debt over the coming decades would hurt the economy and constrain future budget policy.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the negative impact of federal debt on the economy.

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