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Eleanor Holmes Norton: When we have had furloughs in the Federal Government, we have always exempted law enforcement officers.

On the recordAugust 1, 2013
When we have had furloughs in the Federal Government, we have always exempted law enforcement officers.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights the importance of exempting law enforcement from furloughs during budget cuts.

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