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On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
They are eager to cite the S&P downgrade of U.S. credit that occurred at the time of the 2011 debt limit debate, claiming that downgrade was a consequence of the debate and discussions that occurred.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

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Critiques Democrats' claims linking debt limit debate to credit downgrade.

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