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Angus King: “I think there is a way out by saying, OK, park rangers have nothing to do with the wall. Food stamps have nothing to do…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2019
I think there is a way out by saying, OK, park rangers have nothing to do with the wall. Food stamps have nothing to do with the wall. Let's fund those.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King discusses potential solutions to the government shutdown, suggesting funding for certain programs unrelated to the wall.

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