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Bennie Thompson: “Now is certainly not the time to leave Federal agencies engaged in the response short of resources.”

On the recordMarch 2, 2020
Now is certainly not the time to leave Federal agencies engaged in the response short of resources.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the need for adequate funding for federal agencies during the coronavirus response.

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