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Tim Walberg: “That doesn't seem to get in touch with reality of trying to live within one's means.”

On the recordApril 12, 2016
That doesn't seem to get in touch with reality of trying to live within one's means.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Walberg critiques the unrealistic financial targets set by agencies.

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