On the recordOctober 1, 2013
What right do they have to pick and choose what part of governance can be funded?
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transcripts.cnn.comWhat right do they have to pick and choose what part of governance can be funded?
Reid questions the Republicans' decision-making regarding government funding during the shutdown.
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