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Take a bow, Boehner

Sat., Aug. 20, 2011

Congratulations, John Boehner, on telling the people of the United States that you and the Republican Party got 98 percent of what you wanted in the debt ceiling debate. This must mean that you accept 98 percent of what has happened to the United States since the vote took place.

The stock market lost billions. The American people will have to pay more for interest on loans. The U.S. government will pay a great deal more to borrow money to pay our bills.

Keep up the good work!

Michael Shanks

Spokane

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