On the recordJuly 22, 2014
The goal of the Menendez bill was to have a program that people could afford, a very big difference in goals.
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congress.govThe goal of the Menendez bill was to have a program that people could afford, a very big difference in goals.
Landrieu emphasizes the affordability focus of the Menendez bill.
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