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Norma Torres: “Painting this greedy picture of union bosses who mismanage funds and overpromise benefits doesn't get us anywhere, and…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2019
Painting this greedy picture of union bosses who mismanage funds and overpromise benefits doesn't get us anywhere, and it is simply not true. I will tell you what is true. What is true is that 399 retirees in Texas' Congressional District 19 will lose. But guess what? Democrats got your back in Texas 19. Know that. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Ruiz). {time} 1300
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California
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Jul 24, 2019

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