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On the recordJune 21, 2017
I am concerned that you have eliminated $3 million in discretionary compact impact that helps to supplement the mandatory $30 million shared by the affected jurisdictions each year.
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Madeleine Bordallo
Democratic · Guam

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Bordallo expresses concern over budget cuts affecting Guam's social services for migrants.

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