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On the recordNovember 13, 2013
Government shutdowns, which cost, the latest estimate, $24 billion or potential default threats, which result in spikes of interest rates, sure as heck do not provide that predictability.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Warner highlights the economic impact of government shutdowns and default threats.

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