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John Yarmuth: It would be so refreshing to see our elected officials to start voting on issues that are Good for the country and stop…

On the recordMay 17, 2012
It would be so refreshing to see our elected officials to start voting on issues that are Good for the country and stop voting on what is best for the party.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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A call for officials to prioritize national interests over party politics.

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