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Chris Van Hollen: If there is a government program that is not achieving its intended purpose, let's amend it or get rid of it.

On the recordMay 31, 2012
If there is a government program that is not achieving its intended purpose, let's amend it or get rid of it.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen advocates for reforming ineffective government programs.

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