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Angus King: “This whole discussion, to me, is a great big example of the failure of Congress to adequately address the country's…”

On the recordApril 21, 2015
This whole discussion, to me, is a great big example of the failure of Congress to adequately address the country's needs.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King criticizes Congress for failing to meet national funding needs.

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