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Mazie Hirono: So I take it that this kind of a cut would not be a good idea.

On the recordFebruary 7, 2018
So I take it that this kind of a cut would not be a good idea.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono expresses concern over proposed budget cuts to renewable energy funding.

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