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On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
The economy is still struggling, although it is somewhat better, this Congress is facing some of the most difficult spending decisions in our history.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton highlights the challenging economic situation and spending decisions Congress must make.

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