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07-31-2011, 02:54 AM #1
VID: House Republicans Defend a Debt Ceiling Hike
House Republicans Defend a Debt Ceiling Hike
ThinkProgress
While President George W. Bush was in office, both in 2002 and 2004, the debt ceiling was raised — without any cuts.
Many of the most vocal supporters of raising the debt ceiling were Republicans, many of whom are still in office today. ThinkProgress compiled a video of conservatives protecting the country from default on the House floor, calling it a matter of public responsibility, in contrast to the cut-happy and anti-ceiling raising plan voted through the House Friday night.
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