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On the recordJune 3, 2019
I believe it is our responsibility to ensure that these vital programs have the funding necessary to continue but also to expand.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Lujan emphasizes the need for funding to support diabetes programs for Native Americans.

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