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Pete Sessions: “As a result of the conventions of accounting, it may appear this money can be spent twice, as Mr. Elmendorf said is…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2010
As a result of the conventions of accounting, it may appear this money can be spent twice, as Mr. Elmendorf said is happening. But the truth is, we cannot spend the money twice. It is increasing the debt, and there is no doubt about it.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Mar 18, 2010

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The speaker addresses concerns about accounting practices and their impact on national debt.

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