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Mark Pocan: It really means to pay the bills you have already incurred.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
It really means to pay the bills you have already incurred.
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying the meaning of raising the debt ceiling.

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