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Jared Huffman: I think if people are going to come in here and say they have heard Members of Congress say certain things, that if…

On the recordMay 23, 2016
I think if people are going to come in here and say they have heard Members of Congress say certain things, that if something helps Westlands than they are opposed, they had better be ready to name names.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman challenges accusations against Congress members regarding their stance on Westlands.

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