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Chris Van Hollen: “That would devastate the economy. And even talking about the United States for the first time in its history not meeting…”

On the recordMay 30, 2012
That would devastate the economy. And even talking about the United States for the first time in its history not meeting its obligations is a reckless approach to economic policy and jobs.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Warning about the economic consequences of failing to meet financial obligations.

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