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Tina Smith: I think taxpayers feel like they are paying twice.

On the recordAugust 22, 2018
I think taxpayers feel like they are paying twice.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

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Senator Smith discusses taxpayer concerns over funding NIH and high drug prices.

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