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Alan Simpson: If you spend more than you earn, you lose your butt.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
If you spend more than you earn, you lose your butt.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility.

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