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Sheldon Whitehouse: It will cost billions and add to the deficit if they succeed at shutting the government down.

On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
It will cost billions and add to the deficit if they succeed at shutting the government down.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse warns of financial consequences from a potential government shutdown.

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