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On the recordMay 16, 2023
I share the Chair's determination to keep proceeding, and I look forward to beginning subcommittee markups in June.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
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Collins emphasizes the importance of proceeding with appropriations to avoid unnecessary funding delays.

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