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Chris Coons: I frankly think it could stand to have more robust funding and, frankly, to have a dedicated line that makes it clear…

On the recordApril 7, 2014
I frankly think it could stand to have more robust funding and, frankly, to have a dedicated line that makes it clear that Power Africa is being separately sustained for the long term.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons advocates for increased and dedicated funding for the Power Africa initiative.

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