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Jim Risch: “One of my concerns regarding the aid budget is that there's a lot of money for programs that are visible, quick, and…”

On the recordMay 18, 2010
One of my concerns regarding the aid budget is that there's a lot of money for programs that are visible, quick, and appealing.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the focus of foreign aid on popular programs over essential but less appealing ones.

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