On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I would remind the ranking member that the expressed reason given by S&P was the dysfunction of some in Congress who seemed willing to threaten to go into default.
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congress.govAl Franken: “I would remind the ranking member that the expressed reason given by S&P was the dysfunction of some in Congress who…”
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Franken highlights Congress's dysfunction as a reason for the downgrade by S&P.
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