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On the recordSeptember 5, 2017
I have an extremely hard time explaining to my constituents that call our office seeking help with their disability claims that taxpayer dollars are being spent to the tune of $16 million on union activities while they are waiting for a decision from a Federal agency.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Mike Kelly criticizes spending on union activities while constituents wait for disability claims.

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