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Duncan Hunter: It is irresponsible to subject the Coast Guard to a partial shutdown and ask active-duty coastguardsmen and…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
It is irresponsible to subject the Coast Guard to a partial shutdown and ask active-duty coastguardsmen and coastguardswomen to work without pay.
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Duncan Hunter
Republican · California

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Hunter criticizes the potential shutdown affecting Coast Guard funding and personnel.

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