I believe the department's initial reading of that language was inconsistent with what our intent was when we passed that bill.
Jeanne Shaheen: “I believe the department's initial reading of that language was inconsistent with what our intent was when we passed…”
On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
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Shaheen criticizes the department's interpretation of a defense bill affecting Afghan applicants.
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