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Chris Van Hollen: I really hope going forward... that people will not take our economy off a cliff by threatening not to pay our bills on…

On the recordMarch 15, 2023
I really hope going forward... that people will not take our economy off a cliff by threatening not to pay our bills on time.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen warns against jeopardizing the economy through budget disputes.

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