On the recordApril 29, 2019
The budgets each year have cut aid to these Central American countries and to the nonprofits and other organizations providing these services.
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congress.govThe budgets each year have cut aid to these Central American countries and to the nonprofits and other organizations providing these services.
Nita Lowey criticizes budget cuts to aid for Central America.
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