07/12/2023
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"That is why I have introduced with Rep. Gonzalez-Colon the bipartisan Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, to ensure Coasties are treated the same as other members of the DoD."
"We need to put the politics aside and focus on solutions which is what I hope we can do here today."
"As my colleague Representative Phillips said, this is an issue that has been blown up by both parties."
"So many families in West Michigan work hard, pay their bills and still struggle to make ends meet."