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On the recordMay 23, 2017
The fiscal year 2018 President's budget prioritizes defense spending at the expense of other national priorities, like education, infrastructure, and economic development.
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Niki Tsongas
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Tsongas criticizes the budget for prioritizing defense over essential national programs.

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