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On the recordApril 10, 2018
If enacted, it would not only hamstring our diplomacy, it would: substantially harm the development capabilities of USAID; recklessly undermine U.S. leadership; put our embassies and staff at risk; stymie our efforts to counter violent extremism; and fight terrorism, and harm the very people you and your agency are so dedicated to helping.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey criticizes proposed budget cuts to USAID and their potential negative impacts.

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