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Steve Womack: this is a form of generational theft. I mean, we are giving money out where there is not a definitive need, and we are…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2021
this is a form of generational theft. I mean, we are giving money out where there is not a definitive need, and we are going to ask future generations to pay for it.
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Steve Womack
Republican · Arkansas

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Womack criticizes federal spending as unfair to future generations.

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