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Chris Van Hollen: Some of our Republican colleagues have indicated that, if they don't get their way, ... they would shut down the…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Some of our Republican colleagues have indicated that, if they don't get their way, ... they would shut down the government.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen warns about potential government shutdown threats over budget cuts.

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