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Chris Coons: The dismantling of USAID was a 'dress rehearsal.'

On the recordFebruary 16, 2025
The dismantling of USAID was a 'dress rehearsal.'
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons warns that dismantling USAID is a precursor to further cuts in other departments.

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