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Chris Van Hollen: Now, that is not a balanced approach. Not one penny from big agribusiness, not one penny from ag subsidies.

On the recordApril 24, 2012
Now, that is not a balanced approach. Not one penny from big agribusiness, not one penny from ag subsidies.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Condemning the lack of balance in budget cuts affecting vulnerable populations.

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