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Mike Thompson: I appreciate the fact that you cleared up this nonsensical argument that we heard continuously over the course of the…

On the recordApril 26, 2023
I appreciate the fact that you cleared up this nonsensical argument that we heard continuously over the course of the last year that this $80 billion was going to pay for heavily armed agents running around kicking in doors.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Acknowledging clarification on IRS funding misconceptions.

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