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Jon Tester: the U.S. taxpayer cannot be put on the line, and the soldiers, the different branches you represent, shouldn't be put on…

On the recordMarch 16, 2015
the U.S. taxpayer cannot be put on the line, and the soldiers, the different branches you represent, shouldn't be put on the line disproportionately.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester argues against unfair burdens on U.S. taxpayers and military personnel.

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