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Jon Tester: “When we come for more funding in those aspects, in public safety and justice, that is why we don't get an increase…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
When we come for more funding in those aspects, in public safety and justice, that is why we don't get an increase, because it shows there is a decrease.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester explains funding challenges due to reported decreases in crime statistics.

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