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Martin Heinrich: It would be easier to negotiate an outcome here if we knew what we were negotiating about.

On the recordOctober 10, 2013
It would be easier to negotiate an outcome here if we knew what we were negotiating about.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich emphasizes the need for clarity in negotiations regarding the shutdown.

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