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On the recordNovember 28, 2017
I am disappointed that no funding was requested for the Office of Insular Affairs, which plays a unique role in the Federal Government's coordination of Federal responsibilities for the territories.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Expressing disappointment over lack of funding for the Office of Insular Affairs.

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