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Elizabeth Esty: “I think it is irresponsible for this Committee to impose additional burdens of reporting and response at the same time…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I think it is irresponsible for this Committee to impose additional burdens of reporting and response at the same time not only not offering resources but backing budget proposals that would do massive cut in resources.
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Elizabeth Esty
Democratic · Connecticut

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Esty criticizes the committee for imposing burdens without providing resources.

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