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On the recordOctober 15, 2013
The Republican-caused government shutdown is irresponsible, causing credible economic hardships to the public servants you have put out of work.
Said by
Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio criticizes the Republican shutdown's impact on public services and the economy.

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