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On the recordMarch 23, 2009
American consumers are relying more than ever on credit cards to just make ends meet from month to month.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse discusses the reliance on credit cards during the recession.

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