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Pat Ryan: The failure by the administration to deal honestly with the drivers of debt, specifically when it comes to government…

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
The failure by the administration to deal honestly with the drivers of debt, specifically when it comes to government spending on health care, is a failure that imperils our economic security and now our national security.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Criticism of the administration's handling of debt and its impact on national security.

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