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Chris Van Hollen: What that tells me is they're willing just to use their powers to try to shut down the government if they don't get…

On the recordJuly 27, 2025
What that tells me is they're willing just to use their powers to try to shut down the government if they don't get their way.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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cbsnews.com
Jul 27, 2025

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Criticizing the Trump administration's approach to government funding.

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