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David Schweikert: “Yes. Just understand, in reconciliation, which is the one time where we are allowed to talk about mandatory spending…”

On the recordMay 1, 2025
Yes. Just understand, in reconciliation, which is the one time where we are allowed to talk about mandatory spending, the majority of mandatory spending, we are not allowed to touch--
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David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona
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May 1, 2025

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