On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
Building on what my colleague, Congressman Clyburn, just said and what Co-Chair Hensarling talked about earlier in terms of the impact of the deficit and debt on the economy.
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congress.govBuilding on what my colleague, Congressman Clyburn, just said and what Co-Chair Hensarling talked about earlier in terms of the impact of the deficit and debt on the economy.
Portman emphasizes the importance of addressing deficit and debt impacts on the economy.
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