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Jared Polis: “Why should Members of Congress get special benefits because they're Members of Congress that they vote to deny to their…”

On the recordJune 7, 2012
Why should Members of Congress get special benefits because they're Members of Congress that they vote to deny to their constituents? Thankfully, if we defeat the previous question, Mr. Connolly will bring forward an amendment that will address this issue. With that, I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly).
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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Jun 7, 2012

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