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John Yarmuth: The challenge for the Congress, which is the, I guess, the final arbiter of these issues, is to figure out how much we…

On the recordJune 18, 2019
The challenge for the Congress, which is the, I guess, the final arbiter of these issues, is to figure out how much we have to spend, what programs are most meaningful and beneficial to arrive at the outcomes that can address the root causes of the problem, and allocate those resources accordingly, in a way that, with proper oversight, that we can get the very best return on that investment that we can.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth emphasizes Congress's responsibility in budget allocation and addressing poverty.

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