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On the recordApril 25, 2023
I think if anything should be on the High-Risk List, that probably No. 1 would be if this Congress, led by the Republican majority, forces default for the first time ever against the American people by this Congress not paying our bills.
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Greg Casar
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Casar warns about the economic consequences of Congress not paying its bills.

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