On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
Contrary to popular opinion, we are spending less than 1 percent of our Federal budget on foreign aid, including health programs.
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congress.govContrary to popular opinion, we are spending less than 1 percent of our Federal budget on foreign aid, including health programs.
Murphy points out the low percentage of the federal budget allocated to foreign aid.
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