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Brendan Boyle: The idea that it is only the debt ceiling drama that is needed for us to talk about deficit and debt is not accurate.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
The idea that it is only the debt ceiling drama that is needed for us to talk about deficit and debt is not accurate.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Boyle argues that discussions on debt should not be limited to the debt ceiling.

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