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Nancy Pelosi: “Most of my colleagues are the bread winners in their families. A pay cut to me doesn't mean as much.”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2013
Most of my colleagues are the bread winners in their families. A pay cut to me doesn't mean as much.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Nancy Pelosi explains that a pay cut would not significantly affect her, as many of her colleagues rely on their salaries.

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