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Chris Van Hollen: it would be a mistake for, in your view, for the Congress to use the debt ceiling as a, quote, Bargaining chip.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
it would be a mistake for, in your view, for the Congress to use the debt ceiling as a, quote, Bargaining chip.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen argues against using the debt ceiling as leverage in budget discussions.

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