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Patty Murray: “The consequences are too great for too many Americans and the Nation's economy to refuse to come to an agreement because…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
The consequences are too great for too many Americans and the Nation's economy to refuse to come to an agreement because of political agendas or pressure.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray warns against political agendas hindering budget agreements, stressing the impact on Americans and the economy.

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