On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
They have been very focused on the long-term issues that confront the country with the budget and the complete unsustainability of our current course.
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congress.govThey have been very focused on the long-term issues that confront the country with the budget and the complete unsustainability of our current course.
Conrad praises a bipartisan group for addressing long-term budget issues.
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