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Edwards Statement on Passage of Clean Debt Ceiling Legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2014


Washington, DC – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement today regarding legislation to lift the debt ceiling, which passed the House by a vote of 221-201.

“I am pleased that House Republicans have ended the horse-trading on the full faith and credit of the United States by allowing a vote on a clean bill to increase our nation’s debt ceiling. Paying our nation’s bills has never before been a political issue and it never should be.  That has always been my stance, and the position of House Democrats.

“Tonight, the House has stated unequivocally to Americans and the world that the full faith and credit of the United States is not in doubt, and it is my hope that House Republicans never call it into question again.”

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