National Retail Federation
Senior Vice President for Government Relations at the National Retail Federation
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David French
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FROM David French
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Washington’s Debate Over the Shutdown and Debt Default Continues The top leaders of both parties in the House and the Senate were scheduled to meet with the President and Vice President at the White House this afternoon. Earlier, Mr. Obama joined furloughed public workers who were volunteering at a food pantry.
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