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Richard Burr: “I would respectfully urge you to follow the law on this, and as well intentioned as your motive might be, taking money…”

On the recordJune 14, 2016
I would respectfully urge you to follow the law on this, and as well intentioned as your motive might be, taking money away from vouchers to require States to use contracts violates the law as recently enacted as 2014.
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Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Burr emphasizes the importance of adhering to the law regarding funding for child care programs.

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