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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordMarch 29, 2023
I must say, I'm still a little confused about reciprocity.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King expresses confusion about security clearance reciprocity between agencies.

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