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On the recordMarch 23, 2009
I get in my office--and I am sure Senator Whitehouse and every Senator gets--irate calls from taxpayers of this country...
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights taxpayer frustration over bailouts and high interest rates.

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