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John Hoeven: “How is the threat initiative going? I mean, do you feel like it is working well and making a difference?”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
How is the threat initiative going? I mean, do you feel like it is working well and making a difference?
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Senator Hoeven inquires about the effectiveness of the threat initiative.

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