On the recordFebruary 12, 2008
I feel it was appropriate for Congress to hold the hearing, but I also felt my constituents would want me to work on something that has more of a direct impact on their lives.
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transcripts.cnn.comBetty McCollum: “I feel it was appropriate for Congress to hold the hearing, but I also felt my constituents would want me to work on…”
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Representative McCollum expresses that while she supports the hearings, her constituents expect her to prioritize more impactful issues.
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