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Jeff Merkley: “I thought that that had a lot of merit to make sure Indian Health Services did not shut down during a government…”

On the recordMay 3, 2022
I thought that that had a lot of merit to make sure Indian Health Services did not shut down during a government shutdown.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley reflects on the importance of advanced appropriations for IHS during shutdowns.

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