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John Yarmuth: The 35-day government shutdown last year put a tragic spotlight on the clear need for advanced appropriations for the…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
The 35-day government shutdown last year put a tragic spotlight on the clear need for advanced appropriations for the Bureaus of Indian Affairs, Indian Education, and for Indian Health Service.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth highlights the impact of the government shutdown on Indian services.

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