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Nita Lowey: It is the constitutional duty of Congress to make spending decisions on behalf of the many people we represent at home.

On the recordApril 11, 2018
It is the constitutional duty of Congress to make spending decisions on behalf of the many people we represent at home.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey emphasizes Congress's responsibility in budget decisions.

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