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Joe Manchin: Most States have a budget balance amendment, and I want to know what your thoughts would be for this Federal Government.

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Most States have a budget balance amendment, and I want to know what your thoughts would be for this Federal Government.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin advocates for a balanced budget amendment for the Federal Government.

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