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Mary Landrieu: “I did not say it went to wealthy families. I do not have a problem helping wealthy families. My problem is when…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
I did not say it went to wealthy families. I do not have a problem helping wealthy families. My problem is when resources are limited we should help the poor families first, the middle-income families second, and the wealthy families third. Your budget does not reflect that principle. I disagree with it.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana
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congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

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Landrieu emphasizes prioritizing aid for poorer families in the budget.

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