Overheard: Jeb Hensarling Swallows Hard

By Ben Weyl

Posted September 10, 2014 at 2:28pm

“Not the first time that I’ve swallowed hard in my congressional career.”

— House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling, regarding his support for a continuing resolution that includes an extension of the authorization of the Export-Import Bank.

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