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John Conyers: Additionally, a balanced budget amendment would undermine the Federal Government's ability to respond to a national…

On the recordJuly 26, 2017
Additionally, a balanced budget amendment would undermine the Federal Government's ability to respond to a national crisis.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers argues the amendment could hinder timely government responses to crises.

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