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John Yarmuth: I would like to note for my colleague that, by voting for this budget, he is jeopardizing meals and food assistance for…

On the recordOctober 4, 2017
I would like to note for my colleague that, by voting for this budget, he is jeopardizing meals and food assistance for 809,000 hungry children in Georgia so that the wealthiest person in his State, who has a net worth of $12.6 billion, can get a massive tax cut. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the Democratic whip. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky
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Oct 4, 2017

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