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Al Franken: you are putting State and local politicians in a very tough position.

On the recordJune 8, 2011
you are putting State and local politicians in a very tough position.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken discusses the challenges faced by politicians due to funding priorities.

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