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Brian Higgins: $12 billion as of June 1, if we default, $12 billion in veterans benefits would not be sent out.

On the recordMay 23, 2023
$12 billion as of June 1, if we default, $12 billion in veterans benefits would not be sent out.
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Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the impact of potential default on veterans benefits.

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