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Chris Van Hollen: As you know, if the executive branch, regardless of party, refuses to release funds, it begins a clock ticking.

On the recordApril 24, 2018
As you know, if the executive branch, regardless of party, refuses to release funds, it begins a clock ticking.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen discusses the implications of the executive branch withholding funds.

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