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John Ratcliffe: We could implement six-month closures which would expire unless Congress enacted legislation.

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
We could implement six-month closures which would expire unless Congress enacted legislation.
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John Ratcliffe
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Ratcliffe explains the temporary nature of proposed closures under the legislation.

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