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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 200,000 hungry children in Arkansas all so that the wealthiest person in his State, who has a net worth of $38.5 billion, can get a massive tax cut. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), a distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky
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Oct 4, 2017

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