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On the recordMarch 21, 2023
That's a sharp contrast to the Republican approach to the Federal budget since the beginning of this year, which amounts to demanding secret negotiations on unspecified cuts to Federal programs while holding hostage the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden criticizes the Republican budget strategy for lacking transparency and threatening government credit.

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