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Mazie Hirono: She understands the role of government to actually help people and help families as supposed to one of her predecessors…

On the recordNovember 30, 2020
She understands the role of government to actually help people and help families as supposed to one of her predecessors, Mulvaney, whose goal in life was cut back on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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msnbc.com

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Hirono discusses Neera Tanden's qualifications and experience in relation to government assistance.

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