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Yvette Clarke: “Are you brought to the table? Are you able to participate and weigh in why your particular area needs assistance?”

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
Are you brought to the table? Are you able to participate and weigh in why your particular area needs assistance?
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke questions the inclusivity of local officials in state funding decisions.

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