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Ed Markey: “We hear often that the United States prioritizes the promotion of democracy and governance, yet the funds available for…”

On the recordApril 21, 2015
We hear often that the United States prioritizes the promotion of democracy and governance, yet the funds available for this critical pursuit are shrinking steadily.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey questions the U.S. commitment to democracy given the decline in funding.

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