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Joyce Beatty: “Far too many of our veterans were not able to get up this morning.”

On the recordNovember 20, 2017
Far too many of our veterans were not able to get up this morning.
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Joyce Beatty
Democratic · Ohio

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Acknowledging the struggles faced by many veterans who lack benefits.

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