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Bobby Scott: “Reclaiming my time, so that someone who owes $2 million in debt can pay $10,000 and can never pay it will be in economic…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2004
Reclaiming my time, so that someone who owes $2 million in debt can pay $10,000 and can never pay it will be in economic slavery because every dime they make over food and rent will go into the fund to help pay the $10,000.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of debt repayment on individuals' financial freedom.

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