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Tim Walberg: We always need them. And the Senate, unlike the House, at least originally intended... a broad concern for the whole…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
We always need them. And the Senate, unlike the House, at least originally intended... a broad concern for the whole future of this great country.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the Senate's role in representing broader state interests compared to the House.

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