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On the recordJuly 26, 2017
If a balanced budget amendment doesn't address that fundamental problem, you will never succeed in whatever you do with regard to balancing your budget.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott highlights the importance of addressing core issues for effective budget balancing.

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