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Reid Ribble: With our national debt over $15.2 trillion, we in Congress cannot afford to treat Americans' tax dollars with such…

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
With our national debt over $15.2 trillion, we in Congress cannot afford to treat Americans' tax dollars with such callous disregard.
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Reid Ribble
Wisconsin

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Ribble emphasizes the need for responsible budgeting amid rising national debt.

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