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Bernie Sanders: “I think the bigger issue, Senator Reed, is that, as I said, 14 programs plus the Administration is pushing for principal…”

On the recordApril 24, 2012
I think the bigger issue, Senator Reed, is that, as I said, 14 programs plus the Administration is pushing for principal write-downs.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders emphasizes the need for multiple programs to address the housing crisis.

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