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Angus King: “A one-time OCO infusion doesn't necessarily--in fact, given your sort of by definition long-range program, it would not…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2015
A one-time OCO infusion doesn't necessarily--in fact, given your sort of by definition long-range program, it would not be necessarily all that helpful.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the limitations of one-time funding for long-term programs.

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