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Chris Coons: I was very disappointed to see the President's budget once again request only half of the amount required for these…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
I was very disappointed to see the President's budget once again request only half of the amount required for these programs.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons expresses disappointment over inadequate funding for child advocacy programs.

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