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Pat Ryan: We simply have to do something about our deficit. Our children and grandchildren are paying a price, and it is going to…

On the recordApril 16, 2012
We simply have to do something about our deficit. Our children and grandchildren are paying a price, and it is going to involve some changes in low income programs for sure.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the need to address the deficit impacting future generations.

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