On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that an article from today's Politico, September 8, by Joe Stiglitz, called 'All Roads Won't Lead to Economic Downfall and Doom,' be entered into the record.
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congress.govI ask unanimous consent that an article from today's Politico, September 8, by Joe Stiglitz, called 'All Roads Won't Lead to Economic Downfall and Doom,' be entered into the record.
McDermott requests to include an article in the official record of the hearing.
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