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Cory Booker: They are already showing that they want to shut down the government. They're trying to shut down [the] Department of…

On the recordFebruary 22, 2025
They are already showing that they want to shut down the government. They're trying to shut down [the] Department of Education. They're trying to shut down USAID.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Booker blames Republicans for potential government shutdowns due to budget plans.

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