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Angus King: It was the failure to adopt any reasonable reforms that compelled me to vote against this irresponsible bill.

On the recordMay 27, 2026
It was the failure to adopt any reasonable reforms that compelled me to vote against this irresponsible bill.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King explains his vote against the funding bill.

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