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Ron Paul blasted the debt supercommittee and Congress in a statement Monday, mocking the group for "failing to meet its modest goals" and producing "hand-wringing and hysteria on Capitol Hill."

"This is only cutting proposed increases.  It has nothing to do with actually cutting anything.  This shows how unserious politicians are about our very serious debt problems," Paul said.

The Texas congressman, who has been gaining traction in the Republican polls thanks to a dedicated core of libertarian supporters who have proven apt fundraisers and mobilizers, has been highly critical of the committee. He said last week that lawmakers  “don’t want to admit the country is bankrupt.”

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