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On the recordMarch 14, 2016
When I have people say to me that, on the per diem that they get under the new regulations, that they can't afford to go out for dinner.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen highlights concerns from shipyard workers about new travel regulations affecting their finances.

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