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Steny Hoyer: “I thank the gentleman for his scheduling information. I want to pursue what I presume is the reason for not having the…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2011
I thank the gentleman for his scheduling information. I want to pursue what I presume is the reason for not having the district work period that was originally scheduled. My presumption is that we are concerned about the impending arrival of the August 2 date on which America would be put in the position of defaulting on its obligations. I presume that's the reason, that we want to make sure that we are here to work on that issue. Am I correct on that?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 8, 2011

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