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Rob Portman: “Having record deficits and debt does have a negative impact on the economy.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
Having record deficits and debt does have a negative impact on the economy.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Portman warns that high deficits hinder economic recovery.

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