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Andy Barr: “I have a lot of Hoosiers back home whose entire account is worth $1,500.”

On the recordMarch 13, 2019
I have a lot of Hoosiers back home whose entire account is worth $1,500.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Barr highlights the financial struggles of his constituents regarding retirement savings.

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