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On the recordOctober 15, 2013
Instead of trying to prevent economic hardship, potential financial catastrophe, we're having a hearing that is at best nonsensical.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio expresses frustration over the focus of the hearing amid economic concerns.

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