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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
What do you want? What don't you want? And there's an associated cost or reduction that goes with it.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven emphasizes the need for Congress members to prioritize services amid budget cuts.

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