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Joe Courtney: “I just want to begin by saying I am surprised to hear my good friend, Mr. Walberg, disparaging or dismissing the value…”

On the recordJune 21, 2020
I just want to begin by saying I am surprised to hear my good friend, Mr. Walberg, disparaging or dismissing the value of the HEROES Act provision for State and local assistance.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney defends the HEROES Act against Walberg's criticism.

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