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Charles W. Stenholm: Let me ask then, is it true that this resolution that will follow this same-day rule that will follow the other rule…

On the recordApril 10, 2003
Let me ask then, is it true that this resolution that will follow this same-day rule that will follow the other rule will increase our national debt by approximately $900 billion in the next 12 months?

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Questioning the implications of a resolution on national debt during House debate.

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