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Anthony G. Brown: “We owe it to them to invest in the work that they do, but we also owe it to the country to ensure that we continue to be…”

On the recordApril 4, 2017
We owe it to them to invest in the work that they do, but we also owe it to the country to ensure that we continue to be prosperous by investing in good schools, safe neighborhoods, a clean environment, and health care.
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Anthony G. Brown
Maryland

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Brown advocates for investment in both military and domestic priorities for national prosperity.

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