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Chris Van Hollen: First, I would observe that while spending on safety net programs is high now it is largely the function of the economic…

On the recordApril 16, 2012
First, I would observe that while spending on safety net programs is high now it is largely the function of the economic downturn.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen links high safety net spending to the economic downturn.

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